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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.35, 1,126.40 and 484.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.35, 1,126.40 and 484.65 is: 668.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.35 : 1,126.40 = 484.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.35/1,126.40 = 484.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.35x = 1,126.40 × 484.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.35x = 545,907.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,907.34/816.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.72

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