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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.28, 1,130.55 and 487.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.28, 1,130.55 and 487.57 is: 672.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.28 : 1,130.55 = 487.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.28/1,130.55 = 487.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.28x = 1,130.55 × 487.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.28x = 551,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,222.26/819.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.81

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