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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.80, 1,131.62 and 488.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.80, 1,131.62 and 488.22 is: 673.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.80 : 1,131.62 = 488.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.80/1,131.62 = 488.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.80x = 1,131.62 × 488.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.80x = 552,479.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,479.52/819.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.92

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