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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.34, 1,129.65 and 524.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.34, 1,129.65 and 524.11 is: 722.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.34 : 1,129.65 = 524.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.34/1,129.65 = 524.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.34x = 1,129.65 × 524.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.34x = 592,060.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,060.86/819.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.61

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