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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.17, 1,126.26 and 484.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.17, 1,126.26 and 484.51 is: 668.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.17 : 1,126.26 = 484.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.17/1,126.26 = 484.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.17x = 1,126.26 × 484.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.17x = 545,684.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,684.23/816.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.59

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