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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.53, 1,121.29 and 463.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.53, 1,121.29 and 463.22 is: 639.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.53 : 1,121.29 = 463.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.53/1,121.29 = 463.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.53x = 1,121.29 × 463.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.53x = 519,404.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,404.00/812.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.24

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