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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.48, 1,129.50 and 503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.48, 1,129.50 and 503.72 is: 695.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.48 : 1,129.50 = 503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.48/1,129.50 = 503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.48x = 1,129.50 × 503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.48x = 568,951.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,951.74/818.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.13

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