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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.91, 1,130.03 and 487.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.91, 1,130.03 and 487.29 is: 672.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.91 : 1,130.03 = 487.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.91/1,130.03 = 487.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.91x = 1,130.03 × 487.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.91x = 550,644.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,644.23/818.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.41

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