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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.86, 1,123.28 and 482.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.86, 1,123.28 and 482.30 is: 665.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.86 : 1,123.28 = 482.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.86/1,123.28 = 482.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.86x = 1,123.28 × 482.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.86x = 541,757.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,757.94/813.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.66

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