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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.49, 1,129.24 and 523.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.49, 1,129.24 and 523.92 is: 722.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.49 : 1,129.24 = 523.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.49/1,129.24 = 523.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.49x = 1,129.24 × 523.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.49x = 591,631.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,631.42/818.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.83

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