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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.10, 1,122.12 and 463.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.10, 1,122.12 and 463.78 is: 640.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.10 : 1,122.12 = 463.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.10/1,122.12 = 463.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.10x = 1,122.12 × 463.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.10x = 520,416.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,416.81/813.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.04

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