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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.72, 1,121.38 and 481.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.72, 1,121.38 and 481.25 is: 664.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.72 : 1,121.38 = 481.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.72/1,121.38 = 481.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.72x = 1,121.38 × 481.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.72x = 539,664.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,664.13/812.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.02

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