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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.73, 1,118.89 and 461.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.73, 1,118.89 and 461.42 is: 636.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.73 : 1,118.89 = 461.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.73/1,118.89 = 461.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.73x = 1,118.89 × 461.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.73x = 516,278.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,278.22/810.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.81

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