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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.08, 1,127.05 and 485.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.08, 1,127.05 and 485.26 is: 669.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.08 : 1,127.05 = 485.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.08/1,127.05 = 485.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.08x = 1,127.05 × 485.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.08x = 546,912.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,912.28/817.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.35

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