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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.03, 1,122.02 and 481.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.03, 1,122.02 and 481.74 is: 664.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.03 : 1,122.02 = 481.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.03/1,122.02 = 481.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.03x = 1,122.02 × 481.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.03x = 540,521.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,521.91/813.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.82

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