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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.22, 1,130.67 and 524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.22, 1,130.67 and 524.48 is: 723.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.22 : 1,130.67 = 524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.22/1,130.67 = 524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.22x = 1,130.67 × 524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.22x = 593,013.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,013.80/819.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.88

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