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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.70, 1,121.54 and 458.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.70, 1,121.54 and 458.63 is: 632.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.70 : 1,121.54 = 458.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.70/1,121.54 = 458.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.70x = 1,121.54 × 458.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.70x = 514,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,363.99/812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.91

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