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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.44, 1,122.36 and 481.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.44, 1,122.36 and 481.88 is: 664.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.44 : 1,122.36 = 481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.44/1,122.36 = 481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.44x = 1,122.36 × 481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.44x = 540,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,842.84/813.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.88

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