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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.08, 1,128.67 and 486.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.08, 1,128.67 and 486.57 is: 671.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.08 : 1,128.67 = 486.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.08/1,128.67 = 486.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.08x = 1,128.67 × 486.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.08x = 549,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,176.96/818.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.30

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