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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.62, 1,127.10 and 485.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.62, 1,127.10 and 485.22 is: 669.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.62 : 1,127.10 = 485.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.62/1,127.10 = 485.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.62x = 1,127.10 × 485.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.62x = 546,891.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,891.46/816.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.70

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