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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.62, 1,122.76 and 481.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.62, 1,122.76 and 481.98 is: 665.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.62 : 1,122.76 = 481.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.62/1,122.76 = 481.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.62x = 1,122.76 × 481.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.62x = 541,147.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,147.86/813.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.11

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