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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.71, 1,122.65 and 459.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.71, 1,122.65 and 459.59 is: 634.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.71 : 1,122.65 = 459.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.71/1,122.65 = 459.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.71x = 1,122.65 × 459.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.71x = 515,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,959.22/813.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.08

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