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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.57, 1,129.73 and 469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.57, 1,129.73 and 469.32 is: 647.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.57 : 1,129.73 = 469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.57/1,129.73 = 469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.57x = 1,129.73 × 469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.57x = 530,204.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,204.88/818.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.72

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