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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.18, 1,129.12 and 503.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.18, 1,129.12 and 503.45 is: 694.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.18 : 1,129.12 = 503.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.18/1,129.12 = 503.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.18x = 1,129.12 × 503.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.18x = 568,457.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,457.03/818.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.79

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