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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.91, 1,130.15 and 487.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.91, 1,130.15 and 487.35 is: 672.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.91 : 1,130.15 = 487.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.91/1,130.15 = 487.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.91x = 1,130.15 × 487.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.91x = 550,779.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,779.82/818.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.58

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