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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.30, 1,130.36 and 524.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.30, 1,130.36 and 524.75 is: 723.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.30 : 1,130.36 = 524.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.30/1,130.36 = 524.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.30x = 1,130.36 × 524.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.30x = 593,148.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,148.13/819.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.97

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