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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.66, 1,122.69 and 482.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.66, 1,122.69 and 482.13 is: 665.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.66 : 1,122.69 = 482.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.66/1,122.69 = 482.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.66x = 1,122.69 × 482.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.66x = 541,282.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,282.53/813.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.24

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