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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.04, 1,120.34 and 475.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.04, 1,120.34 and 475.79 is: 656.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.04 : 1,120.34 = 475.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.04/1,120.34 = 475.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.04x = 1,120.34 × 475.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.04x = 533,038.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,038.59/812.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.42

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