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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.66, 1,129.80 and 503.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.66, 1,129.80 and 503.96 is: 695.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.66 : 1,129.80 = 503.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.66/1,129.80 = 503.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.66x = 1,129.80 × 503.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.66x = 569,374.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,374.01/818.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.50

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