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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.56, 1,118.56 and 461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.56, 1,118.56 and 461.44 is: 636.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.56 : 1,118.56 = 461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.56/1,118.56 = 461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.56x = 1,118.56 × 461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.56x = 516,148.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,148.33/810.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.78

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