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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.13, 1,119.38 and 461.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.13, 1,119.38 and 461.84 is: 637.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.13 : 1,119.38 = 461.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.13/1,119.38 = 461.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.13x = 1,119.38 × 461.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.13x = 516,966.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,966.55/811.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.35

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