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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.98, 1,121.88 and 463.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.98, 1,121.88 and 463.67 is: 639.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.98 : 1,121.88 = 463.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.98/1,121.88 = 463.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.98x = 1,121.88 × 463.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.98x = 520,182.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,182.10/812.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.85

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