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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.92, 1,129.60 and 524.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.92, 1,129.60 and 524.08 is: 722.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.92 : 1,129.60 = 524.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.92/1,129.60 = 524.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.92x = 1,129.60 × 524.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.92x = 592,000.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,000.77/818.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.90

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