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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.50, 1,130.92 and 470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.50, 1,130.92 and 470.22 is: 648.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.50 : 1,130.92 = 470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.50/1,130.92 = 470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.50x = 1,130.92 × 470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.50x = 531,781.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,781.20/819.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.91

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