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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.59, 1,131.13 and 488.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.59, 1,131.13 and 488.01 is: 673.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.59 : 1,131.13 = 488.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.59/1,131.13 = 488.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.59x = 1,131.13 × 488.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.59x = 552,000.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,000.31/819.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.51

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