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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.05, 1,119.33 and 496.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.05, 1,119.33 and 496.46 is: 685.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.05 : 1,119.33 = 496.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.05/1,119.33 = 496.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.05x = 1,119.33 × 496.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.05x = 555,696.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,696.98/811.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.16

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