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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.01, 1,128.99 and 486.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.01, 1,128.99 and 486.60 is: 671.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.01 : 1,128.99 = 486.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.01/1,128.99 = 486.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.01x = 1,128.99 × 486.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.01x = 549,366.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,366.53/818.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.59

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