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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.72, 1,129.50 and 487.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.72, 1,129.50 and 487.02 is: 671.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.72 : 1,129.50 = 487.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.72/1,129.50 = 487.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.72x = 1,129.50 × 487.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.72x = 550,089.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,089.09/818.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.89

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