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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.78, 1,129.97 and 499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.78, 1,129.97 and 499.88 is: 689.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.78 : 1,129.97 = 499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.78/1,129.97 = 499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.78x = 1,129.97 × 499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.78x = 564,853.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,853.13/818.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.87

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