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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.04, 1,129.74 and 508.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.04, 1,129.74 and 508.52 is: 701.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.04 : 1,129.74 = 508.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.04/1,129.74 = 508.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.04x = 1,129.74 × 508.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.04x = 574,495.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,495.38/819.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.43

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