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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.64, 1,120.08 and 480.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.64, 1,120.08 and 480.32 is: 662.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.64 : 1,120.08 = 480.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.64/1,120.08 = 480.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.64x = 1,120.08 × 480.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.64x = 537,996.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,996.83/811.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.85

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