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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.27, 1,121.97 and 481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.27, 1,121.97 and 481.56 is: 664.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.27 : 1,121.97 = 481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.27/1,121.97 = 481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.27x = 1,121.97 × 481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.27x = 540,295.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,295.87/813.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.35

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