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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.22, 1,129.23 and 486.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.22, 1,129.23 and 486.75 is: 671.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.22 : 1,129.23 = 486.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.22/1,129.23 = 486.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.22x = 1,129.23 × 486.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.22x = 549,652.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,652.70/818.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.77

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