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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.12, 1,119.48 and 663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.12, 1,119.48 and 663.48 is: 915.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.12 : 1,119.48 = 663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.12/1,119.48 = 663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.12x = 1,119.48 × 663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.12x = 742,752.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,752.59/811.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.71

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