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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.61, 1,121.66 and 463.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.61, 1,121.66 and 463.53 is: 639.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.61 : 1,121.66 = 463.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.61/1,121.66 = 463.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.61x = 1,121.66 × 463.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.61x = 519,920.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,920.74/812.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.82

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