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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.94, 1,121.67 and 481.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.94, 1,121.67 and 481.26 is: 664.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.94 : 1,121.67 = 481.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.94/1,121.67 = 481.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.94x = 1,121.67 × 481.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.94x = 539,814.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,814.90/812.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.03

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