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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.70, 1,120.20 and 475.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.70, 1,120.20 and 475.58 is: 656.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.70 : 1,120.20 = 475.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.70/1,120.20 = 475.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.70x = 1,120.20 × 475.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.70x = 532,744.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,744.72/811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.33

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