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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.54, 1,128.07 and 485.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.54, 1,128.07 and 485.84 is: 670.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.54 : 1,128.07 = 485.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.54/1,128.07 = 485.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.54x = 1,128.07 × 485.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.54x = 548,061.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,061.53/817.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.38

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