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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.96, 1,119.06 and 479.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.96, 1,119.06 and 479.40 is: 661.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.96 : 1,119.06 = 479.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.96/1,119.06 = 479.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.96x = 1,119.06 × 479.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.96x = 536,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,477.36/810.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.53

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