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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.24, 1,122.10 and 481.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.24, 1,122.10 and 481.59 is: 664.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.24 : 1,122.10 = 481.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.24/1,122.10 = 481.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.24x = 1,122.10 × 481.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.24x = 540,390.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,390.94/813.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.49

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