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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.94, 1,121.85 and 463.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.94, 1,121.85 and 463.63 is: 639.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.94 : 1,121.85 = 463.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.94/1,121.85 = 463.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.94x = 1,121.85 × 463.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.94x = 520,123.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,123.32/812.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.81

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