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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.72, 1,121.35 and 481.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.72, 1,121.35 and 481.13 is: 663.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.72 : 1,121.35 = 481.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.72/1,121.35 = 481.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.72x = 1,121.35 × 481.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.72x = 539,508.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,508.32/812.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.83

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