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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.54, 1,131.03 and 470.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.54, 1,131.03 and 470.25 is: 648.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.54 : 1,131.03 = 470.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.54/1,131.03 = 470.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.54x = 1,131.03 × 470.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.54x = 531,866.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,866.86/819.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.98

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