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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.27, 1,119.59 and 461.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.27, 1,119.59 and 461.98 is: 637.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.27 : 1,119.59 = 461.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.27/1,119.59 = 461.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.27x = 1,119.59 × 461.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.27x = 517,228.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,228.19/811.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.55

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