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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.36, 1,122.66 and 481.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.36, 1,122.66 and 481.80 is: 665.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.36 : 1,122.66 = 481.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.36/1,122.66 = 481.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.36x = 1,122.66 × 481.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.36x = 540,897.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,897.59/813.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.02

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