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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.80, 1,129.98 and 469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.80, 1,129.98 and 469.56 is: 648.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.80 : 1,129.98 = 469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.80/1,129.98 = 469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.80x = 1,129.98 × 469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.80x = 530,589.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,589.17/818.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.01

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