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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.71, 1,122.89 and 482.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.71, 1,122.89 and 482.14 is: 665.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.71 : 1,122.89 = 482.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.71/1,122.89 = 482.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.71x = 1,122.89 × 482.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.71x = 541,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,390.18/813.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.34

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