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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.95, 1,121.90 and 463.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.95, 1,121.90 and 463.64 is: 639.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.95 : 1,121.90 = 463.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.95/1,121.90 = 463.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.95x = 1,121.90 × 463.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.95x = 520,149.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,149.79/812.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.83

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