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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.48, 1,127.63 and 485.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.48, 1,127.63 and 485.69 is: 669.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.48 : 1,127.63 = 485.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.48/1,127.63 = 485.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.48x = 1,127.63 × 485.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.48x = 547,678.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,678.61/817.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.96

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