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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.52, 1,128.12 and 485.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.52, 1,128.12 and 485.87 is: 670.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.52 : 1,128.12 = 485.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.52/1,128.12 = 485.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.52x = 1,128.12 × 485.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.52x = 548,119.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,119.66/817.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.47

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