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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.51, 1,121.10 and 480.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.51, 1,121.10 and 480.98 is: 663.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.51 : 1,121.10 = 480.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.51/1,121.10 = 480.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.51x = 1,121.10 × 480.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.51x = 539,221.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,221.07/812.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.65

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