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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.80, 1,128.86 and 486.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.80, 1,128.86 and 486.23 is: 671.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.80 : 1,128.86 = 486.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.80/1,128.86 = 486.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.80x = 1,128.86 × 486.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.80x = 548,879.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,879.54/817.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.16

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