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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.43, 1,119.76 and 457.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.43, 1,119.76 and 457.37 is: 631.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.43 : 1,119.76 = 457.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.43/1,119.76 = 457.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.43x = 1,119.76 × 457.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.43x = 512,137.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,137.89/811.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.16

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