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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.93, 1,131.67 and 488.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.93, 1,131.67 and 488.29 is: 673.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.93 : 1,131.67 = 488.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.93/1,131.67 = 488.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.93x = 1,131.67 × 488.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.93x = 552,583.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,583.14/819.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.94

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