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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.00, 1,128.72 and 486.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.00, 1,128.72 and 486.35 is: 671.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.00 : 1,128.72 = 486.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.00/1,128.72 = 486.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.00x = 1,128.72 × 486.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.00x = 548,950.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,950.54/818.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.09

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