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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.21, 1,215.79 and 441.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.21, 1,215.79 and 441.01 is: 660.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.21 : 1,215.79 = 441.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.21/1,215.79 = 441.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.21x = 1,215.79 × 441.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.21x = 536,175.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,175.55/811.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.96

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