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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.59, 1,121.32 and 481.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.59, 1,121.32 and 481.03 is: 663.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.59 : 1,121.32 = 481.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.59/1,121.32 = 481.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.59x = 1,121.32 × 481.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.59x = 539,388.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,388.56/812.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.79

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