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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.98, 1,129.69 and 487.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.98, 1,129.69 and 487.18 is: 672.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.98 : 1,129.69 = 487.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.98/1,129.69 = 487.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.98x = 1,129.69 × 487.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.98x = 550,362.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,362.37/818.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.01

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