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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.13, 1,128.58 and 523.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.13, 1,128.58 and 523.08 is: 721.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.13 : 1,128.58 = 523.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.13/1,128.58 = 523.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.13x = 1,128.58 × 523.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.13x = 590,337.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,337.63/818.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.57

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