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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.03, 1,127.44 and 485.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.03, 1,127.44 and 485.56 is: 670.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.03 : 1,127.44 = 485.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.03/1,127.44 = 485.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.03x = 1,127.44 × 485.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.03x = 547,439.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,439.77/817.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.04

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