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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.73, 1,129.43 and 507.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.73, 1,129.43 and 507.69 is: 700.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.73 : 1,129.43 = 507.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.73/1,129.43 = 507.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.73x = 1,129.43 × 507.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.73x = 573,397.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,397.78/818.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.35

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