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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.91, 1,129.91 and 524.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.91, 1,129.91 and 524.07 is: 723.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.91 : 1,129.91 = 524.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.91/1,129.91 = 524.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.91x = 1,129.91 × 524.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.91x = 592,149.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,149.31/818.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.09

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