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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.05, 1,119.67 and 575.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.05, 1,119.67 and 575.19 is: 794.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.05 : 1,119.67 = 575.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.05/1,119.67 = 575.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.05x = 1,119.67 × 575.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.05x = 644,022.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,022.99/811.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.06

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