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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.48, 1,126.26 and 484.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.48, 1,126.26 and 484.86 is: 668.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.48 : 1,126.26 = 484.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.48/1,126.26 = 484.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.48x = 1,126.26 × 484.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.48x = 546,078.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,078.42/816.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.82

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