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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.25, 1,127.72 and 485.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.25, 1,127.72 and 485.62 is: 670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.25 : 1,127.72 = 485.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.25/1,127.72 = 485.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.25x = 1,127.72 × 485.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.25x = 547,641.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,641.78/817.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.11

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