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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.05, 1,130.01 and 524.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.05, 1,130.01 and 524.50 is: 723.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.05 : 1,130.01 = 524.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.05/1,130.01 = 524.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.05x = 1,130.01 × 524.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.05x = 592,684.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,684.59/819.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.62

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