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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.92, 1,126.04 and 484.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.92, 1,126.04 and 484.22 is: 668.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.92 : 1,126.04 = 484.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.92/1,126.04 = 484.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.92x = 1,126.04 × 484.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.92x = 545,251.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,251.48/815.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.27

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