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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.37, 1,121.04 and 480.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.37, 1,121.04 and 480.99 is: 663.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.37 : 1,121.04 = 480.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.37/1,121.04 = 480.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.37x = 1,121.04 × 480.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.37x = 539,209.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,209.03/812.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.75

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