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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.58, 1,131.10 and 470.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.58, 1,131.10 and 470.26 is: 649.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.58 : 1,131.10 = 470.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.58/1,131.10 = 470.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.58x = 1,131.10 × 470.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.58x = 531,911.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,911.09/819.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.00

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