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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.70, 1,130.00 and 519.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.70, 1,130.00 and 519.77 is: 717.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.70 : 1,130.00 = 519.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.70/1,130.00 = 519.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.70x = 1,130.00 × 519.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.70x = 587,331.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,331.85/818.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.40

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