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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.08, 1,120.68 and 475.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.08, 1,120.68 and 475.96 is: 656.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.08 : 1,120.68 = 475.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.08/1,120.68 = 475.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.08x = 1,120.68 × 475.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.08x = 533,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,398.85/812.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.83

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