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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.82, 1,121.72 and 458.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.82, 1,121.72 and 458.74 is: 633.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.82 : 1,121.72 = 458.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.82/1,121.72 = 458.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.82x = 1,121.72 × 458.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.82x = 514,577.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,577.83/812.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.08

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