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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.10, 1,128.74 and 522.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.10, 1,128.74 and 522.86 is: 721.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.10 : 1,128.74 = 522.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.10/1,128.74 = 522.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.10x = 1,128.74 × 522.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.10x = 590,164.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,164.74/818.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.38

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