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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.96, 1,129.73 and 504.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.96, 1,129.73 and 504.32 is: 695.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.96 : 1,129.73 = 504.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.96/1,129.73 = 504.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.96x = 1,129.73 × 504.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.96x = 569,737.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,737.26/818.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.69

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