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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.05, 1,130.31 and 524.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.05, 1,130.31 and 524.34 is: 723.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.05 : 1,130.31 = 524.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.05/1,130.31 = 524.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.05x = 1,130.31 × 524.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.05x = 592,666.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,666.75/819.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.61

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