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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.11, 1,119.19 and 479.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.11, 1,119.19 and 479.41 is: 661.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.11 : 1,119.19 = 479.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.11/1,119.19 = 479.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.11x = 1,119.19 × 479.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.11x = 536,550.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,550.88/811.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.50

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