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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.04, 1,119.21 and 496.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.04, 1,119.21 and 496.31 is: 684.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.04 : 1,119.21 = 496.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.04/1,119.21 = 496.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.04x = 1,119.21 × 496.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.04x = 555,469.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,469.52/811.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.89

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