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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.06, 1,125.90 and 484.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.06, 1,125.90 and 484.35 is: 668.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.06 : 1,125.90 = 484.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.06/1,125.90 = 484.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.06x = 1,125.90 × 484.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.06x = 545,329.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,329.67/816.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.25

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