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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.22, 1,123.56 and 482.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.22, 1,123.56 and 482.72 is: 666.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.22 : 1,123.56 = 482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.22/1,123.56 = 482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.22x = 1,123.56 × 482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.22x = 542,364.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,364.88/814.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.12

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