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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.83, 1,128.60 and 486.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.83, 1,128.60 and 486.34 is: 671.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.83 : 1,128.60 = 486.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.83/1,128.60 = 486.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.83x = 1,128.60 × 486.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.83x = 548,880.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,880.50/817.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.14

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