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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.71, 1,130.43 and 524.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.71, 1,130.43 and 524.14 is: 723.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.71 : 1,130.43 = 524.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.71/1,130.43 = 524.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.71x = 1,130.43 × 524.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.71x = 592,503.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,503.58/818.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.70

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