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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.49, 1,122.55 and 481.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.49, 1,122.55 and 481.86 is: 664.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.49 : 1,122.55 = 481.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.49/1,122.55 = 481.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.49x = 1,122.55 × 481.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.49x = 540,911.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,911.94/813.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.93

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