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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.09, 1,119.42 and 496.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.09, 1,119.42 and 496.54 is: 685.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.09 : 1,119.42 = 496.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.09/1,119.42 = 496.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.09x = 1,119.42 × 496.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.09x = 555,836.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,836.81/811.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.30

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