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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.48, 1,130.46 and 508.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.48, 1,130.46 and 508.44 is: 701.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.48 : 1,130.46 = 508.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.48/1,130.46 = 508.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.48x = 1,130.46 × 508.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.48x = 574,771.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,771.08/819.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.39

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