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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.38, 1,127.98 and 486.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.38, 1,127.98 and 486.06 is: 670.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.38 : 1,127.98 = 486.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.38/1,127.98 = 486.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.38x = 1,127.98 × 486.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.38x = 548,265.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,265.96/817.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.76

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