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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.07, 1,129.38 and 503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.07, 1,129.38 and 503.40 is: 694.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.07 : 1,129.38 = 503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.07/1,129.38 = 503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.07x = 1,129.38 × 503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.07x = 568,529.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,529.89/818.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.96

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