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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.22, 1,124.79 and 483.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.22, 1,124.79 and 483.63 is: 667.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.22 : 1,124.79 = 483.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.22/1,124.79 = 483.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.22x = 1,124.79 × 483.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.22x = 543,976.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,976.56/815.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.28

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