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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.88, 1,119.06 and 479.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.88, 1,119.06 and 479.08 is: 661.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.88 : 1,119.06 = 479.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.88/1,119.06 = 479.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.88x = 1,119.06 × 479.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.88x = 536,119.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,119.26/810.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.16

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