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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.57, 1,130.88 and 487.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.57, 1,130.88 and 487.99 is: 673.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.57 : 1,130.88 = 487.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.57/1,130.88 = 487.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.57x = 1,130.88 × 487.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.57x = 551,850.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,850.04/819.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.34

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