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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.10, 1,119.35 and 461.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.10, 1,119.35 and 461.79 is: 637.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.10 : 1,119.35 = 461.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.10/1,119.35 = 461.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.10x = 1,119.35 × 461.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.10x = 516,905.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,905.79/811.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.29

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