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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.55, 1,129.32 and 524.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.55, 1,129.32 and 524.00 is: 722.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.55 : 1,129.32 = 524.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.55/1,129.32 = 524.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.55x = 1,129.32 × 524.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.55x = 591,758.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,758.03/818.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.93

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