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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.35, 1,120.51 and 497.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.35, 1,120.51 and 497.40 is: 686.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.35 : 1,120.51 = 497.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.35/1,120.51 = 497.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.35x = 1,120.51 × 497.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.35x = 557,341.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,341.67/812.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.09

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