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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.09, 1,119.29 and 457.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.09, 1,119.29 and 457.04 is: 630.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.09 : 1,119.29 = 457.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.09/1,119.29 = 457.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.09x = 1,119.29 × 457.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.09x = 511,557.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,557.51/811.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.71

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