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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.07, 1,129.12 and 503.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.07, 1,129.12 and 503.61 is: 695.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.07 : 1,129.12 = 503.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.07/1,129.12 = 503.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.07x = 1,129.12 × 503.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.07x = 568,636.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,636.12/818.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.09

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