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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.92, 1,118.90 and 479.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.92, 1,118.90 and 479.36 is: 661.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.92 : 1,118.90 = 479.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.92/1,118.90 = 479.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.92x = 1,118.90 × 479.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.92x = 536,355.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,355.90/810.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.42

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