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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.18, 1,129.22 and 486.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.18, 1,129.22 and 486.71 is: 671.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.18 : 1,129.22 = 486.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.18/1,129.22 = 486.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.18x = 1,129.22 × 486.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.18x = 549,594.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,594.59/818.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.73

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