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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.44, 1,129.43 and 486.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.44, 1,129.43 and 486.86 is: 671.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.44 : 1,129.43 = 486.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.44/1,129.43 = 486.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.44x = 1,129.43 × 486.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.44x = 549,869.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,869.86/818.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.85

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