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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.77, 1,127.13 and 485.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.77, 1,127.13 and 485.36 is: 669.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.77 : 1,127.13 = 485.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.77/1,127.13 = 485.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.77x = 1,127.13 × 485.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.77x = 547,063.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,063.82/816.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.79

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