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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.37, 1,128.93 and 523.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.37, 1,128.93 and 523.33 is: 721.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.37 : 1,128.93 = 523.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.37/1,128.93 = 523.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.37x = 1,128.93 × 523.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.37x = 590,802.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,802.94/818.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.93

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