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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.91, 1,119.11 and 461.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.91, 1,119.11 and 461.60 is: 637.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.91 : 1,119.11 = 461.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.91/1,119.11 = 461.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.91x = 1,119.11 × 461.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.91x = 516,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,581.18/810.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.04

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