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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.45, 1,122.96 and 481.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.45, 1,122.96 and 481.98 is: 665.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.45 : 1,122.96 = 481.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.45/1,122.96 = 481.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.45x = 1,122.96 × 481.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.45x = 541,244.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,244.26/813.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.37

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