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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.52, 1,124.88 and 483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.52, 1,124.88 and 483.68 is: 667.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.52 : 1,124.88 = 483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.52/1,124.88 = 483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.52x = 1,124.88 × 483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.52x = 544,081.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,081.96/815.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.16

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