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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.75, 1,121.74 and 481.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.75, 1,121.74 and 481.35 is: 664.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.75 : 1,121.74 = 481.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.75/1,121.74 = 481.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.75x = 1,121.74 × 481.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.75x = 539,952.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,952.55/812.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.36

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