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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.48, 1,121 and 480.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.48, 1,121 and 480.76 is: 663.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.48 : 1,121 = 480.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.48/1,121 = 480.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.48x = 1,121 × 480.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.48x = 538,931.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,931.96/812.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.32

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