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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.60, 1,131.12 and 488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.60, 1,131.12 and 488.16 is: 673.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.60 : 1,131.12 = 488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.60/1,131.12 = 488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.60x = 1,131.12 × 488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.60x = 552,167.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,167.54/819.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.70

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