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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.72, 1,121.36 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.72, 1,121.36 and 463.32 is: 639.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.72 : 1,121.36 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.72/1,121.36 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.72x = 1,121.36 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.72x = 519,548.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,548.52/812.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.27

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