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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.69, 1,121.05 and 481.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.69, 1,121.05 and 481.06 is: 663.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.69 : 1,121.05 = 481.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.69/1,121.05 = 481.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.69x = 1,121.05 × 481.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.69x = 539,292.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,292.31/812.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.59

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