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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.62, 1,121.37 and 463.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.62, 1,121.37 and 463.27 is: 639.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.62 : 1,121.37 = 463.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.62/1,121.37 = 463.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.62x = 1,121.37 × 463.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.62x = 519,497.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,497.08/812.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.29

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