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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.14, 1,119.39 and 461.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.14, 1,119.39 and 461.82 is: 637.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.14 : 1,119.39 = 461.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.14/1,119.39 = 461.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.14x = 1,119.39 × 461.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.14x = 516,956.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,956.69/811.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.32

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