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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.53, 1,128.97 and 523.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.53, 1,128.97 and 523.51 is: 722.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.53 : 1,128.97 = 523.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.53/1,128.97 = 523.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.53x = 1,128.97 × 523.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.53x = 591,027.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,027.08/818.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.06

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