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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.07, 1,119.41 and 475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.07, 1,119.41 and 475.16 is: 655.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.07 : 1,119.41 = 475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.07/1,119.41 = 475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.07x = 1,119.41 × 475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.07x = 531,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,890.88/811.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.79

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