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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.89, 1,130.02 and 504.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.89, 1,130.02 and 504.17 is: 695.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.89 : 1,130.02 = 504.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.89/1,130.02 = 504.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.89x = 1,130.02 × 504.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.89x = 569,719.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,719.51/818.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.72

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