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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.86, 1,118.99 and 461.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.86, 1,118.99 and 461.54 is: 636.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.86 : 1,118.99 = 461.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.86/1,118.99 = 461.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.86x = 1,118.99 × 461.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.86x = 516,462.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,462.60/810.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.94

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