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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.86, 1,119.91 and 480.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.86, 1,119.91 and 480.26 is: 662.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.86 : 1,119.91 = 480.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.86/1,119.91 = 480.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.86x = 1,119.91 × 480.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.86x = 537,847.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,847.98/811.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.49

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