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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.19, 1,122.42 and 481.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.19, 1,122.42 and 481.72 is: 664.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.19 : 1,122.42 = 481.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.19/1,122.42 = 481.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.19x = 1,122.42 × 481.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.19x = 540,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,692.16/813.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.90

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