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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.04, 1,128.48 and 486.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.04, 1,128.48 and 486.36 is: 670.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.04 : 1,128.48 = 486.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.04/1,128.48 = 486.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.04x = 1,128.48 × 486.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.04x = 548,847.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,847.53/818.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.93

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