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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.23, 1,122.27 and 481.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.23, 1,122.27 and 481.76 is: 664.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.23 : 1,122.27 = 481.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.23/1,122.27 = 481.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.23x = 1,122.27 × 481.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.23x = 540,664.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,664.80/813.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.84

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