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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.62, 1,129.47 and 524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.62, 1,129.47 and 524.18 is: 723.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.62 : 1,129.47 = 524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.62/1,129.47 = 524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.62x = 1,129.47 × 524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.62x = 592,045.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,045.58/818.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.22

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