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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.07, 1,127.36 and 522.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.07, 1,127.36 and 522.83 is: 720.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.07 : 1,127.36 = 522.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.07/1,127.36 = 522.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.07x = 1,127.36 × 522.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.07x = 589,409.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,409.38/818.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.49

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