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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.63, 1,121.33 and 480.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.63, 1,121.33 and 480.93 is: 663.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.63 : 1,121.33 = 480.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.63/1,121.33 = 480.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.63x = 1,121.33 × 480.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.63x = 539,280.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,280.03/812.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.63

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