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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.99, 1,122.87 and 482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.99, 1,122.87 and 482.16 is: 665.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.99 : 1,122.87 = 482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.99/1,122.87 = 482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.99x = 1,122.87 × 482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.99x = 541,403.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,403.00/813.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.12

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