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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.03, 1,120.90 and 480.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.03, 1,120.90 and 480.57 is: 663.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.03 : 1,120.90 = 480.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.03/1,120.90 = 480.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.03x = 1,120.90 × 480.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.03x = 538,670.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,670.91/812.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.36

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