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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.13, 1,128.55 and 503.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.13, 1,128.55 and 503.55 is: 694.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.13 : 1,128.55 = 503.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.13/1,128.55 = 503.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.13x = 1,128.55 × 503.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.13x = 568,281.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,281.35/818.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.61

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