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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.26, 1,129.20 and 523.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.26, 1,129.20 and 523.42 is: 722.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.26 : 1,129.20 = 523.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.26/1,129.20 = 523.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.26x = 1,129.20 × 523.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.26x = 591,045.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,045.86/818.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.32

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