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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.80, 1,130.12 and 524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.80, 1,130.12 and 524.48 is: 723.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.80 : 1,130.12 = 524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.80/1,130.12 = 524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.80x = 1,130.12 × 524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.80x = 592,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,725.34/818.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.90

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