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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.40, 1,129.52 and 469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.40, 1,129.52 and 469.20 is: 647.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.40 : 1,129.52 = 469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.40/1,129.52 = 469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.40x = 1,129.52 × 469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.40x = 529,970.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,970.78/818.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.57

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