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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.98, 1,128.31 and 486.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.98, 1,128.31 and 486.18 is: 670.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.98 : 1,128.31 = 486.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.98/1,128.31 = 486.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.98x = 1,128.31 × 486.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.98x = 548,561.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,561.76/817.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.63

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