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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.81, 1,129.53 and 519.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.81, 1,129.53 and 519.56 is: 716.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.81 : 1,129.53 = 519.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.81/1,129.53 = 519.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.81x = 1,129.53 × 519.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.81x = 586,852.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,852.96/818.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.72

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