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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.81, 1,120.29 and 457.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.81, 1,120.29 and 457.69 is: 631.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.81 : 1,120.29 = 457.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.81/1,120.29 = 457.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.81x = 1,120.29 × 457.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.81x = 512,745.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,745.53/811.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.61

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