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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.57, 1,129.67 and 482.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.57, 1,129.67 and 482.66 is: 666.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.57 : 1,129.67 = 482.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.57/1,129.67 = 482.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.57x = 1,129.67 × 482.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.57x = 545,244.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,244.11/818.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.09

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