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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.16, 1,129.07 and 486.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.16, 1,129.07 and 486.52 is: 671.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.16 : 1,129.07 = 486.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.16/1,129.07 = 486.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.16x = 1,129.07 × 486.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.16x = 549,316.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,316.35/818.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.40

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