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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.94, 1,126.08 and 484.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.94, 1,126.08 and 484.29 is: 668.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.94 : 1,126.08 = 484.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.94/1,126.08 = 484.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.94x = 1,126.08 × 484.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.94x = 545,349.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,349.28/815.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.37

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