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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.21, 1,126.27 and 484.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.21, 1,126.27 and 484.58 is: 668.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.21 : 1,126.27 = 484.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.21/1,126.27 = 484.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.21x = 1,126.27 × 484.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.21x = 545,762.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,762.17/816.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.65

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