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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.24, 1,129.08 and 468.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.24, 1,129.08 and 468.92 is: 647.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.24 : 1,129.08 = 468.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.24/1,129.08 = 468.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.24x = 1,129.08 × 468.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.24x = 529,448.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,448.19/818.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.06

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