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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.97, 1,130.01 and 520.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.97, 1,130.01 and 520.31 is: 717.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.97 : 1,130.01 = 520.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.97/1,130.01 = 520.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.97x = 1,130.01 × 520.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.97x = 587,958.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,958.33/818.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.92

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