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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.97, 1,121.97 and 481.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.97, 1,121.97 and 481.47 is: 664.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.97 : 1,121.97 = 481.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.97/1,121.97 = 481.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.97x = 1,121.97 × 481.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.97x = 540,194.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,194.90/812.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.47

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