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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.37, 1,217.06 and 445.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.37, 1,217.06 and 445.95 is: 668.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.37 : 1,217.06 = 445.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.37/1,217.06 = 445.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.37x = 1,217.06 × 445.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.37x = 542,745.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,745.68/811.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.93

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