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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.71, 1,129.77 and 469.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.71, 1,129.77 and 469.39 is: 647.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.71 : 1,129.77 = 469.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.71/1,129.77 = 469.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.71x = 1,129.77 × 469.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.71x = 530,302.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,302.74/818.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.73

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