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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.74, 1,118.54 and 479.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.74, 1,118.54 and 479.06 is: 660.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.74 : 1,118.54 = 479.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.74/1,118.54 = 479.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.74x = 1,118.54 × 479.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.74x = 535,847.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,847.77/810.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.94

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