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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.35, 1,123.77 and 482.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.35, 1,123.77 and 482.82 is: 666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.35 : 1,123.77 = 482.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.35/1,123.77 = 482.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.35x = 1,123.77 × 482.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.35x = 542,578.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,578.63/814.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.27

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