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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.72, 1,121.56 and 463.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.72, 1,121.56 and 463.42 is: 639.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.72 : 1,121.56 = 463.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.72/1,121.56 = 463.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.72x = 1,121.56 × 463.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.72x = 519,753.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,753.34/812.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.52

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