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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.07, 1,129.04 and 468.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.07, 1,129.04 and 468.75 is: 646.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.07 : 1,129.04 = 468.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.07/1,129.04 = 468.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.07x = 1,129.04 × 468.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.07x = 529,235.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,235.16/818.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.93

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