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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.41, 1,129.46 and 524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.41, 1,129.46 and 524.16 is: 722.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.41 : 1,129.46 = 524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.41/1,129.46 = 524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.41x = 1,129.46 × 524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.41x = 592,015.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,015.13/819.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.49

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