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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.93, 1,131.57 and 470.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.93, 1,131.57 and 470.64 is: 649.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.93 : 1,131.57 = 470.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.93/1,131.57 = 470.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.93x = 1,131.57 × 470.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.93x = 532,562.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,562.10/819.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.52

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