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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.31, 1,128.89 and 519.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.31, 1,128.89 and 519.42 is: 716.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.31 : 1,128.89 = 519.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.31/1,128.89 = 519.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.31x = 1,128.89 × 519.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.31x = 586,369.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,369.34/818.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.56

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