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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.76, 1,121.57 and 458.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.76, 1,121.57 and 458.75 is: 633.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.76 : 1,121.57 = 458.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.76/1,121.57 = 458.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.76x = 1,121.57 × 458.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.76x = 514,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,514.06/812.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.04

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