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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.02, 1,121.94 and 463.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.02, 1,121.94 and 463.64 is: 639.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.02 : 1,121.94 = 463.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.02/1,121.94 = 463.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.02x = 1,121.94 × 463.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.02x = 520,176.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,176.26/813.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.81

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