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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.15, 1,119.31 and 479.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.15, 1,119.31 and 479.58 is: 661.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.15 : 1,119.31 = 479.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.15/1,119.31 = 479.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.15x = 1,119.31 × 479.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.15x = 536,798.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,798.69/811.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.77

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