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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.13, 1,129.93 and 504.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.13, 1,129.93 and 504.55 is: 695.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.13 : 1,129.93 = 504.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.13/1,129.93 = 504.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.13x = 1,129.93 × 504.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.13x = 570,106.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,106.18/819.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.99

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