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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.26, 1,119.18 and 531.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.26, 1,119.18 and 531.39 is: 733.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.26 : 1,119.18 = 531.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.26/1,119.18 = 531.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.26x = 1,119.18 × 531.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.26x = 594,721.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,721.06/811.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.08

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