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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.67, 1,130.16 and 524.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.67, 1,130.16 and 524.11 is: 723.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.67 : 1,130.16 = 524.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.67/1,130.16 = 524.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.67x = 1,130.16 × 524.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.67x = 592,325.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,325.54/818.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.52

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