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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.48, 1,129.37 and 523.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.48, 1,129.37 and 523.84 is: 722.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.48 : 1,129.37 = 523.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.48/1,129.37 = 523.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.48x = 1,129.37 × 523.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.48x = 591,609.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,609.18/818.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.81

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