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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.35, 1,129.26 and 503.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.35, 1,129.26 and 503.53 is: 694.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.35 : 1,129.26 = 503.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.35/1,129.26 = 503.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.35x = 1,129.26 × 503.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.35x = 568,616.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,616.29/818.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.83

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