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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.96, 1,120.64 and 480.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.96, 1,120.64 and 480.32 is: 662.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.96 : 1,120.64 = 480.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.96/1,120.64 = 480.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.96x = 1,120.64 × 480.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.96x = 538,265.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,265.80/811.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.92

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