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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.36, 1,130.72 and 470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.36, 1,130.72 and 470.08 is: 648.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.36 : 1,130.72 = 470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.36/1,130.72 = 470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.36x = 1,130.72 × 470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.36x = 531,528.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,528.86/819.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.71

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