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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.97, 1,129.68 and 524.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.97, 1,129.68 and 524.13 is: 722.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.97 : 1,129.68 = 524.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.97/1,129.68 = 524.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.97x = 1,129.68 × 524.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.97x = 592,099.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,099.18/818.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.98

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