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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.44, 1,121.02 and 480.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.44, 1,121.02 and 480.75 is: 663.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.44 : 1,121.02 = 480.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.44/1,121.02 = 480.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.44x = 1,121.02 × 480.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.44x = 538,930.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,930.37/812.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.35

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