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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.91, 1,129.82 and 504.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.91, 1,129.82 and 504.09 is: 695.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.91 : 1,129.82 = 504.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.91/1,129.82 = 504.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.91x = 1,129.82 × 504.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.91x = 569,528.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,528.44/818.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.47

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