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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.92, 1,123.14 and 482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.92, 1,123.14 and 482.44 is: 665.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.92 : 1,123.14 = 482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.92/1,123.14 = 482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.92x = 1,123.14 × 482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.92x = 541,847.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,847.66/813.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.73

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