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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.24, 1,130.22 and 504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.24, 1,130.22 and 504.24 is: 695.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.24 : 1,130.22 = 504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.24/1,130.22 = 504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.24x = 1,130.22 × 504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.24x = 569,902.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,902.13/819.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.65

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