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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.02, 1,128.81 and 486.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.02, 1,128.81 and 486.37 is: 671.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.02 : 1,128.81 = 486.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.02/1,128.81 = 486.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.02x = 1,128.81 × 486.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.02x = 549,019.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,019.32/818.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.16

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