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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.06, 1,129.34 and 519.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.06, 1,129.34 and 519.61 is: 717.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.06 : 1,129.34 = 519.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.06/1,129.34 = 519.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.06x = 1,129.34 × 519.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.06x = 586,816.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,816.36/818.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.33

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