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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.25, 1,129.48 and 504.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.25, 1,129.48 and 504.06 is: 695.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.25 : 1,129.48 = 504.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.25/1,129.48 = 504.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.25x = 1,129.48 × 504.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.25x = 569,325.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,325.69/818.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.78

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