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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.15, 1,123.33 and 482.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.15, 1,123.33 and 482.66 is: 665.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.15 : 1,123.33 = 482.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.15/1,123.33 = 482.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.15x = 1,123.33 × 482.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.15x = 542,186.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,186.46/814.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.95

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