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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.14, 1,119.39 and 479.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.14, 1,119.39 and 479.65 is: 661.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.14 : 1,119.39 = 479.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.14/1,119.39 = 479.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.14x = 1,119.39 × 479.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.14x = 536,915.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,915.41/811.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.93

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