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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.30, 1,128.74 and 523.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.30, 1,128.74 and 523.67 is: 722.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.30 : 1,128.74 = 523.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.30/1,128.74 = 523.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.30x = 1,128.74 × 523.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.30x = 591,079.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,079.01/818.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.32

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