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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.58, 1,128.29 and 486.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.58, 1,128.29 and 486.04 is: 670.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.58 : 1,128.29 = 486.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.58/1,128.29 = 486.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.58x = 1,128.29 × 486.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.58x = 548,394.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,394.07/817.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.75

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