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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.93, 1,119.08 and 461.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.93, 1,119.08 and 461.63 is: 637.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.93 : 1,119.08 = 461.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.93/1,119.08 = 461.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.93x = 1,119.08 × 461.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.93x = 516,593.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,593.00/810.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.04

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