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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.42, 1,120.98 and 480.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.42, 1,120.98 and 480.86 is: 663.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.42 : 1,120.98 = 480.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.42/1,120.98 = 480.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.42x = 1,120.98 × 480.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.42x = 539,034.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,034.44/812.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.49

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