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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.07, 1,120.59 and 480.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.07, 1,120.59 and 480.51 is: 663.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.07 : 1,120.59 = 480.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.07/1,120.59 = 480.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.07x = 1,120.59 × 480.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.07x = 538,454.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,454.70/812.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.06

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