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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.68, 1,130.82 and 488.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.68, 1,130.82 and 488.04 is: 673.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.68 : 1,130.82 = 488.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.68/1,130.82 = 488.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.68x = 1,130.82 × 488.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.68x = 551,885.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,885.39/819.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.29

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