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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.72, 1,127.79 and 486.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.72, 1,127.79 and 486.02 is: 670.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.72 : 1,127.79 = 486.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.72/1,127.79 = 486.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.72x = 1,127.79 × 486.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.72x = 548,131.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,131.32/817.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.32

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