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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.52, 1,126.80 and 484.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.52, 1,126.80 and 484.96 is: 669.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.52 : 1,126.80 = 484.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.52/1,126.80 = 484.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.52x = 1,126.80 × 484.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.52x = 546,452.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,452.93/816.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.25

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