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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.92, 1,130.28 and 487.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.92, 1,130.28 and 487.36 is: 672.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.92 : 1,130.28 = 487.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.92/1,130.28 = 487.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.92x = 1,130.28 × 487.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.92x = 550,853.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,853.26/818.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.66

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