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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.42, 1,126.74 and 484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.42, 1,126.74 and 484.92 is: 669.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.42 : 1,126.74 = 484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.42/1,126.74 = 484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.42x = 1,126.74 × 484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.42x = 546,378.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,378.76/816.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.24

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