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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.48, 1,121.04 and 481.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.48, 1,121.04 and 481.01 is: 663.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.48 : 1,121.04 = 481.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.48/1,121.04 = 481.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.48x = 1,121.04 × 481.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.48x = 539,225.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,225.85/812.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.68

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