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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.54, 1,119.65 and 475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.54, 1,119.65 and 475.28 is: 655.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.54 : 1,119.65 = 475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.54/1,119.65 = 475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.54x = 1,119.65 × 475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.54x = 532,147.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,147.25/811.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.73

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