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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.26, 1,126.05 and 484.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.26, 1,126.05 and 484.49 is: 668.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.26 : 1,126.05 = 484.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.26/1,126.05 = 484.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.26x = 1,126.05 × 484.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.26x = 545,554.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,554.33/816.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.36

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