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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.56, 1,129.68 and 503.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.56, 1,129.68 and 503.90 is: 695.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.56 : 1,129.68 = 503.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.56/1,129.68 = 503.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.56x = 1,129.68 × 503.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.56x = 569,245.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,245.75/818.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.43

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