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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.22, 1,126.17 and 484.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.22, 1,126.17 and 484.63 is: 668.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.22 : 1,126.17 = 484.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.22/1,126.17 = 484.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.22x = 1,126.17 × 484.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.22x = 545,775.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,775.77/816.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.66

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