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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.26, 1,130.50 and 504.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.26, 1,130.50 and 504.48 is: 696.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.26 : 1,130.50 = 504.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.26/1,130.50 = 504.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.26x = 1,130.50 × 504.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.26x = 570,307.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,307.73/819.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.12

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