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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.28, 1,129.04 and 524.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.28, 1,129.04 and 524.04 is: 722.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.28 : 1,129.04 = 524.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.28/1,129.04 = 524.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.28x = 1,129.04 × 524.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.28x = 591,657.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,657.23/819.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.17

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