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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.25, 1,126.25 and 484.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.25, 1,126.25 and 484.79 is: 668.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.25 : 1,126.25 = 484.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.25/1,126.25 = 484.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.25x = 1,126.25 × 484.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.25x = 545,995.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,995.95/816.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.91

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