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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.02, 1,127.40 and 485.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.02, 1,127.40 and 485.64 is: 670.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.02 : 1,127.40 = 485.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.02/1,127.40 = 485.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.02x = 1,127.40 × 485.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.02x = 547,510.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,510.54/817.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.13

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