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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.87, 1,128.63 and 486.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.87, 1,128.63 and 486.49 is: 671.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.87 : 1,128.63 = 486.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.87/1,128.63 = 486.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.87x = 1,128.63 × 486.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.87x = 549,067.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,067.21/817.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.34

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