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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.16, 1,120.86 and 480.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.16, 1,120.86 and 480.69 is: 663.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.16 : 1,120.86 = 480.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.16/1,120.86 = 480.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.16x = 1,120.86 × 480.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.16x = 538,786.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,786.19/812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.40

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