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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.65, 1,122.76 and 482.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.65, 1,122.76 and 482.09 is: 665.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.65 : 1,122.76 = 482.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.65/1,122.76 = 482.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.65x = 1,122.76 × 482.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.65x = 541,266.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,266.36/813.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.24

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