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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.87, 1,127.42 and 485.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.87, 1,127.42 and 485.31 is: 669.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.87 : 1,127.42 = 485.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.87/1,127.42 = 485.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.87x = 1,127.42 × 485.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.87x = 547,148.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,148.20/816.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.81

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