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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.97, 1,121.70 and 481.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.97, 1,121.70 and 481.26 is: 664.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.97 : 1,121.70 = 481.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.97/1,121.70 = 481.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.97x = 1,121.70 × 481.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.97x = 539,829.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,829.34/812.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.02

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