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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.82, 1,121.67 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.82, 1,121.67 and 463.50 is: 639.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.82 : 1,121.67 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.82/1,121.67 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.82x = 1,121.67 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.82x = 519,894.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,894.05/812.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.62

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