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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.12, 1,120.55 and 480.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.12, 1,120.55 and 480.47 is: 662.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.12 : 1,120.55 = 480.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.12/1,120.55 = 480.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.12x = 1,120.55 × 480.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.12x = 538,382.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,382.65/812.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.94

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