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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.03, 1,126.13 and 484.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.03, 1,126.13 and 484.45 is: 668.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.03 : 1,126.13 = 484.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.03/1,126.13 = 484.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.03x = 1,126.13 × 484.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.03x = 545,553.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,553.68/816.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.55

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