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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.34, 1,128.27 and 523.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.34, 1,128.27 and 523.11 is: 721.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.34 : 1,128.27 = 523.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.34/1,128.27 = 523.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.34x = 1,128.27 × 523.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.34x = 590,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,209.32/818.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.23

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