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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.17, 1,121.82 and 477.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.17, 1,121.82 and 477.11 is: 658.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.17 : 1,121.82 = 477.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.17/1,121.82 = 477.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.17x = 1,121.82 × 477.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.17x = 535,231.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,231.54/813.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.20

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