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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.80, 1,129.74 and 503.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.80, 1,129.74 and 503.96 is: 695.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.80 : 1,129.74 = 503.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.80/1,129.74 = 503.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.80x = 1,129.74 × 503.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.80x = 569,343.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,343.77/818.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.34

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