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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.97, 1,118.94 and 479.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.97, 1,118.94 and 479.26 is: 661.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.97 : 1,118.94 = 479.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.97/1,118.94 = 479.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.97x = 1,118.94 × 479.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.97x = 536,263.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,263.18/810.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.26

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