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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.36, 1,122.22 and 481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.36, 1,122.22 and 481.56 is: 664.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.36 : 1,122.22 = 481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.36/1,122.22 = 481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.36x = 1,122.22 × 481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.36x = 540,416.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,416.26/813.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.42

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