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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.79, 1,130.96 and 488.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.79, 1,130.96 and 488.09 is: 673.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.79 : 1,130.96 = 488.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.79/1,130.96 = 488.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.79x = 1,130.96 × 488.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.79x = 552,014.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,014.31/819.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.36

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