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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.20, 1,122.32 and 481.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.20, 1,122.32 and 481.91 is: 665.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.20 : 1,122.32 = 481.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.20/1,122.32 = 481.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.20x = 1,122.32 × 481.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.20x = 540,849.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,849.21/813.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.09

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