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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.11, 1,121.93 and 463.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.11, 1,121.93 and 463.79 is: 639.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.11 : 1,121.93 = 463.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.11/1,121.93 = 463.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.11x = 1,121.93 × 463.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.11x = 520,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,342.14/813.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.94

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