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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.12, 1,120.47 and 475.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.12, 1,120.47 and 475.97 is: 656.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.12 : 1,120.47 = 475.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.12/1,120.47 = 475.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.12x = 1,120.47 × 475.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.12x = 533,310.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,310.11/812.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.69

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