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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.75, 1,128.51 and 486.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.75, 1,128.51 and 486.35 is: 671.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.75 : 1,128.51 = 486.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.75/1,128.51 = 486.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.75x = 1,128.51 × 486.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.75x = 548,850.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,850.84/817.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.18

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