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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.96, 1,119.12 and 461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.96, 1,119.12 and 461.64 is: 637.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.96 : 1,119.12 = 461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.96/1,119.12 = 461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.96x = 1,119.12 × 461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.96x = 516,630.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,630.56/810.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.06

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