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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.81, 1,129.25 and 504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.81, 1,129.25 and 504.08 is: 695.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.81 : 1,129.25 = 504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.81/1,129.25 = 504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.81x = 1,129.25 × 504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.81x = 569,227.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,227.95/818.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.19

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