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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.12, 1,130.04 and 508.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.12, 1,130.04 and 508.08 is: 700.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.12 : 1,130.04 = 508.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.12/1,130.04 = 508.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.12x = 1,130.04 × 508.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.12x = 574,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,150.72/819.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.94

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