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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.17, 1,119.38 and 461.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.17, 1,119.38 and 461.97 is: 637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.17 : 1,119.38 = 461.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.17/1,119.38 = 461.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.17x = 1,119.38 × 461.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.17x = 517,117.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,117.67/811.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.50

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