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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.64, 1,122.87 and 482.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.64, 1,122.87 and 482.02 is: 665.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.64 : 1,122.87 = 482.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.64/1,122.87 = 482.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.64x = 1,122.87 × 482.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.64x = 541,245.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,245.80/813.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.22

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