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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.07, 1,119.27 and 461.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.07, 1,119.27 and 461.75 is: 637.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.07 : 1,119.27 = 461.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.07/1,119.27 = 461.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.07x = 1,119.27 × 461.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.07x = 516,822.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,822.92/811.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.22

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