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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.44, 1,130.41 and 487.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.44, 1,130.41 and 487.75 is: 672.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.44 : 1,130.41 = 487.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.44/1,130.41 = 487.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.44x = 1,130.41 × 487.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.44x = 551,351.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,351.46/819.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.84

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