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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.72, 1,129.85 and 469.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.72, 1,129.85 and 469.41 is: 647.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.72 : 1,129.85 = 469.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.72/1,129.85 = 469.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.72x = 1,129.85 × 469.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.72x = 530,358.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,358.06/818.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.79

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