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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.02, 1,122.93 and 482.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.02, 1,122.93 and 482.31 is: 665.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.02 : 1,122.93 = 482.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.02/1,122.93 = 482.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.02x = 1,122.93 × 482.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.02x = 541,600.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,600.37/814.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.34

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