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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.21, 1,121.00 and 480.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.21, 1,121.00 and 480.60 is: 663.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.21 : 1,121.00 = 480.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.21/1,121.00 = 480.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.21x = 1,121.00 × 480.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.21x = 538,750.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,750.20/812.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.32

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