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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.60, 1,121.28 and 480.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.60, 1,121.28 and 480.90 is: 663.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.60 : 1,121.28 = 480.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.60/1,121.28 = 480.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.60x = 1,121.28 × 480.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.60x = 539,223.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,223.55/812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.58

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