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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.22, 1,130.46 and 487.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.22, 1,130.46 and 487.72 is: 673.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.22 : 1,130.46 = 487.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.22/1,130.46 = 487.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.22x = 1,130.46 × 487.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.22x = 551,347.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,347.95/819.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.02

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