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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.02, 1,129.92 and 524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.02, 1,129.92 and 524.18 is: 723.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.02 : 1,129.92 = 524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.02/1,129.92 = 524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.02x = 1,129.92 × 524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.02x = 592,281.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,281.47/819.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.16

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