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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.86, 1,130.05 and 524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.86, 1,130.05 and 524.68 is: 724.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.86 : 1,130.05 = 524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.86/1,130.05 = 524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.86x = 1,130.05 × 524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.86x = 592,912.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,912.46/818.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.07

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