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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819, 1,130.62 and 524.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819, 1,130.62 and 524.77 is: 724.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819 : 1,130.62 = 524.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819/1,130.62 = 524.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819x = 1,130.62 × 524.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819x = 593,315.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,315.46/819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.44

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