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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.52, 1,121.36 and 481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.52, 1,121.36 and 481.08 is: 663.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.52 : 1,121.36 = 481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.52/1,121.36 = 481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.52x = 1,121.36 × 481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.52x = 539,463.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,463.87/812.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.94

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