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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.56, 1,131.04 and 470.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.56, 1,131.04 and 470.27 is: 649.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.56 : 1,131.04 = 470.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.56/1,131.04 = 470.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.56x = 1,131.04 × 470.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.56x = 531,897.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,897.60/819.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.00

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