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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.22, 1,130.51 and 487.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.22, 1,130.51 and 487.64 is: 672.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.22 : 1,130.51 = 487.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.22/1,130.51 = 487.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.22x = 1,130.51 × 487.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.22x = 551,276.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,276.24/819.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.93

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