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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.12, 1,121.94 and 481.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.12, 1,121.94 and 481.43 is: 664.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.12 : 1,121.94 = 481.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.12/1,121.94 = 481.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.12x = 1,121.94 × 481.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.12x = 540,129.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,129.96/813.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.27

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