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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.03, 1,119.62 and 550.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.03, 1,119.62 and 550.41 is: 759.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.03 : 1,119.62 = 550.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.03/1,119.62 = 550.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.03x = 1,119.62 × 550.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.03x = 616,250.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,250.04/811.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.84

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