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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.08, 1,128.78 and 523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.08, 1,128.78 and 523 is: 721.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.08 : 1,128.78 = 523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.08/1,128.78 = 523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.08x = 1,128.78 × 523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.08x = 590,351.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,351.94/818.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.63

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