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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.85, 1,131.36 and 470.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.85, 1,131.36 and 470.56 is: 649.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.85 : 1,131.36 = 470.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.85/1,131.36 = 470.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.85x = 1,131.36 × 470.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.85x = 532,372.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,372.76/819.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.35

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