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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.64, 1,121.58 and 463.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.64, 1,121.58 and 463.26 is: 639.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.64 : 1,121.58 = 463.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.64/1,121.58 = 463.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.64x = 1,121.58 × 463.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.64x = 519,583.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,583.15/812.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.38

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