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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.09, 1,127.63 and 485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.09, 1,127.63 and 485.44 is: 669.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.09 : 1,127.63 = 485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.09/1,127.63 = 485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.09x = 1,127.63 × 485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.09x = 547,396.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,396.71/817.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.93

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