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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.88, 1,118.95 and 479.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.88, 1,118.95 and 479.25 is: 661.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.88 : 1,118.95 = 479.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.88/1,118.95 = 479.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.88x = 1,118.95 × 479.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.88x = 536,253.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,253.99/810.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.32

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