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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.17, 1,120.44 and 476.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.17, 1,120.44 and 476.11 is: 656.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.17 : 1,120.44 = 476.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.17/1,120.44 = 476.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.17x = 1,120.44 × 476.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.17x = 533,452.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,452.69/812.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.82

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