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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.70, 1,131.60 and 488.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.70, 1,131.60 and 488.24 is: 674.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.70 : 1,131.60 = 488.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.70/1,131.60 = 488.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.70x = 1,131.60 × 488.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.70x = 552,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,492.38/819.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.02

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