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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.85, 1,128.60 and 486.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.85, 1,128.60 and 486.20 is: 670.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.85 : 1,128.60 = 486.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.85/1,128.60 = 486.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.85x = 1,128.60 × 486.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.85x = 548,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,719.68/817.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.93

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