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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.76, 1,130.13 and 487.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.76, 1,130.13 and 487.32 is: 672.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.76 : 1,130.13 = 487.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.76/1,130.13 = 487.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.76x = 1,130.13 × 487.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.76x = 550,734.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,734.95/818.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.65

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