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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.46, 1,119.40 and 683.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.46, 1,119.40 and 683.66 is: 943.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.46 : 1,119.40 = 683.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.46/1,119.40 = 683.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.46x = 1,119.40 × 683.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.46x = 765,289.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,289.00/811.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.10

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