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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.97, 1,130.18 and 487.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.97, 1,130.18 and 487.44 is: 672.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.97 : 1,130.18 = 487.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.97/1,130.18 = 487.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.97x = 1,130.18 × 487.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.97x = 550,894.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,894.94/818.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.67

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