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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.86, 1,118.53 and 479.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.86, 1,118.53 and 479.26 is: 661.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.86 : 1,118.53 = 479.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.86/1,118.53 = 479.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.86x = 1,118.53 × 479.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.86x = 536,066.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,066.69/810.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.11

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