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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.25, 1,121.11 and 480.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.25, 1,121.11 and 480.56 is: 663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.25 : 1,121.11 = 480.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.25/1,121.11 = 480.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.25x = 1,121.11 × 480.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.25x = 538,753.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,753.81/812.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.29

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