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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.29, 1,129.35 and 523.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.29, 1,129.35 and 523.63 is: 722.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.29 : 1,129.35 = 523.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.29/1,129.35 = 523.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.29x = 1,129.35 × 523.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.29x = 591,361.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,361.54/818.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.68

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