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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.66, 1,120.08 and 457.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.66, 1,120.08 and 457.57 is: 631.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.66 : 1,120.08 = 457.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.66/1,120.08 = 457.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.66x = 1,120.08 × 457.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.66x = 512,515.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,515.01/811.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.44

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