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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.95, 1,120.62 and 603.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.95, 1,120.62 and 603.51 is: 832.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.95 : 1,120.62 = 603.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.95/1,120.62 = 603.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.95x = 1,120.62 × 603.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.95x = 676,300.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,300.04/811.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.94

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