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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.08, 1,128.66 and 503.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.08, 1,128.66 and 503.23 is: 694.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.08 : 1,128.66 = 503.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.08/1,128.66 = 503.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.08x = 1,128.66 × 503.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.08x = 567,975.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,975.57/818.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.28

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