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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.33, 1,119.36 and 496.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.33, 1,119.36 and 496.51 is: 685.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.33 : 1,119.36 = 496.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.33/1,119.36 = 496.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.33x = 1,119.36 × 496.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.33x = 555,773.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,773.43/811.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.02

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