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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.15, 1,130.54 and 524.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.15, 1,130.54 and 524.61 is: 724.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.15 : 1,130.54 = 524.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.15/1,130.54 = 524.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.15x = 1,130.54 × 524.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.15x = 593,089.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,089.97/819.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.03

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