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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.60, 1,129.22 and 508.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.60, 1,129.22 and 508.04 is: 700.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.60 : 1,129.22 = 508.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.60/1,129.22 = 508.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.60x = 1,129.22 × 508.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.60x = 573,688.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,688.93/818.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.82

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