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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.63, 1,131.13 and 470.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.63, 1,131.13 and 470.34 is: 649.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.63 : 1,131.13 = 470.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.63/1,131.13 = 470.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.63x = 1,131.13 × 470.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.63x = 532,010.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,010.03/819.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.09

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