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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.47, 1,127.95 and 485.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.47, 1,127.95 and 485.78 is: 670.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.47 : 1,127.95 = 485.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.47/1,127.95 = 485.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.47x = 1,127.95 × 485.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.47x = 547,928.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,928.70/817.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.27

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