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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.69, 1,128.04 and 485.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.69, 1,128.04 and 485.93 is: 670.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.69 : 1,128.04 = 485.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.69/1,128.04 = 485.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.69x = 1,128.04 × 485.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.69x = 548,140.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,140.41/817.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.36

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