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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.45, 1,130.10 and 503.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.45, 1,130.10 and 503.87 is: 695.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.45 : 1,130.10 = 503.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.45/1,130.10 = 503.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.45x = 1,130.10 × 503.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.45x = 569,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,417.84/818.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.73

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