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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.13, 1,119.33 and 496.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.13, 1,119.33 and 496.41 is: 685.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.13 : 1,119.33 = 496.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.13/1,119.33 = 496.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.13x = 1,119.33 × 496.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.13x = 555,646.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,646.61/811.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.03

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