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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.50, 1,128.73 and 523.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.50, 1,128.73 and 523.66 is: 722.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.50 : 1,128.73 = 523.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.50/1,128.73 = 523.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.50x = 1,128.73 × 523.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.50x = 591,070.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,070.75/818.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.14

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