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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.58, 1,121.28 and 481.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.58, 1,121.28 and 481.02 is: 663.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.58 : 1,121.28 = 481.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.58/1,121.28 = 481.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.58x = 1,121.28 × 481.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.58x = 539,358.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,358.11/812.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.76

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