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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.56, 1,130.99 and 488.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.56, 1,130.99 and 488.00 is: 673.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.56 : 1,130.99 = 488.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.56/1,130.99 = 488.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.56x = 1,130.99 × 488.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.56x = 551,923.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,923.51/819.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.44

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