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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.93, 1,129.98 and 487.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.93, 1,129.98 and 487.31 is: 672.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.93 : 1,129.98 = 487.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.93/1,129.98 = 487.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.93x = 1,129.98 × 487.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.93x = 550,646.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,646.73/818.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.40

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