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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.84, 1,121.61 and 458.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.84, 1,121.61 and 458.75 is: 633.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.84 : 1,121.61 = 458.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.84/1,121.61 = 458.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.84x = 1,121.61 × 458.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.84x = 514,538.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,538.59/812.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.01

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