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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.24, 1,120.74 and 480.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.24, 1,120.74 and 480.68 is: 663.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.24 : 1,120.74 = 480.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.24/1,120.74 = 480.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.24x = 1,120.74 × 480.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.24x = 538,717.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,717.30/812.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.25

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