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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.81, 1,130.00 and 524.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.81, 1,130.00 and 524.58 is: 723.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.81 : 1,130.00 = 524.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.81/1,130.00 = 524.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.81x = 1,130.00 × 524.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.81x = 592,771.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,771.49/818.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.94

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