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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.26, 1,128.74 and 523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.26, 1,128.74 and 523.20 is: 721.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.26 : 1,128.74 = 523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.26/1,128.74 = 523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.26x = 1,128.74 × 523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.26x = 590,556.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,556.77/818.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.72

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