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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.91, 1,121.83 and 481.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.91, 1,121.83 and 481.21 is: 664.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.91 : 1,121.83 = 481.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.91/1,121.83 = 481.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.91x = 1,121.83 × 481.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.91x = 539,837.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,837.42/812.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.08

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