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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.58, 1,126.77 and 484.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.58, 1,126.77 and 484.94 is: 669.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.58 : 1,126.77 = 484.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.58/1,126.77 = 484.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.58x = 1,126.77 × 484.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.58x = 546,410.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,410.21/816.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.15

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