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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.02, 1,126.11 and 484.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.02, 1,126.11 and 484.61 is: 668.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.02 : 1,126.11 = 484.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.02/1,126.11 = 484.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.02x = 1,126.11 × 484.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.02x = 545,724.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,724.17/816.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.76

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