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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.76, 1,129.92 and 523.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.76, 1,129.92 and 523.92 is: 723.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.76 : 1,129.92 = 523.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.76/1,129.92 = 523.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.76x = 1,129.92 × 523.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.76x = 591,987.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,987.69/818.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.03

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