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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.97, 1,131.22 and 488.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.97, 1,131.22 and 488.27 is: 673.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.97 : 1,131.22 = 488.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.97/1,131.22 = 488.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.97x = 1,131.22 × 488.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.97x = 552,340.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,340.79/819.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.61

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