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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.38, 1,126.42 and 484.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.38, 1,126.42 and 484.91 is: 669.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.38 : 1,126.42 = 484.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.38/1,126.42 = 484.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.38x = 1,126.42 × 484.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.38x = 546,212.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,212.32/816.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.07

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