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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.96, 1,127.31 and 485.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.96, 1,127.31 and 485.40 is: 669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.96 : 1,127.31 = 485.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.96/1,127.31 = 485.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.96x = 1,127.31 × 485.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.96x = 547,196.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,196.27/816.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.80

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