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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.04, 1,119.48 and 531.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.04, 1,119.48 and 531.28 is: 733.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.04 : 1,119.48 = 531.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.04/1,119.48 = 531.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.04x = 1,119.48 × 531.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.04x = 594,757.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,757.33/811.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.33

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