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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.17, 1,119.06 and 475.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.17, 1,119.06 and 475.11 is: 655.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.17 : 1,119.06 = 475.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.17/1,119.06 = 475.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.17x = 1,119.06 × 475.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.17x = 531,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,676.60/811.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.44

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