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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.16, 1,131.20 and 524.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.16, 1,131.20 and 524.94 is: 724.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.16 : 1,131.20 = 524.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.16/1,131.20 = 524.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.16x = 1,131.20 × 524.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.16x = 593,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,810.24/819.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.90

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