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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.48, 1,119.96 and 680.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.48, 1,119.96 and 680.44 is: 939.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.48 : 1,119.96 = 680.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.48/1,119.96 = 680.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.48x = 1,119.96 × 680.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.48x = 762,065.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,065.58/811.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.11

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