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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.52, 1,129.02 and 486.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.52, 1,129.02 and 486.68 is: 671.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.52 : 1,129.02 = 486.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.52/1,129.02 = 486.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.52x = 1,129.02 × 486.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.52x = 549,471.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,471.45/818.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.30

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