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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.22, 1,128.95 and 523.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.22, 1,128.95 and 523.98 is: 722.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.22 : 1,128.95 = 523.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.22/1,128.95 = 523.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.22x = 1,128.95 × 523.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.22x = 591,541.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,541.58/819.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.08

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