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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.08, 1,124.52 and 483.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.08, 1,124.52 and 483.56 is: 667.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.08 : 1,124.52 = 483.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.08/1,124.52 = 483.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.08x = 1,124.52 × 483.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.08x = 543,772.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,772.89/815.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.14

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