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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.81, 1,121.88 and 463.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.81, 1,121.88 and 463.70 is: 640.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.81 : 1,121.88 = 463.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.81/1,121.88 = 463.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.81x = 1,121.88 × 463.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.81x = 520,219.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,219.14/812.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.02

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