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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.57, 1,126.98 and 484.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.57, 1,126.98 and 484.98 is: 669.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.57 : 1,126.98 = 484.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.57/1,126.98 = 484.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.57x = 1,126.98 × 484.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.57x = 546,562.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,562.76/816.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.34

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