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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.43, 1,131.19 and 524.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.43, 1,131.19 and 524.86 is: 724.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.43 : 1,131.19 = 524.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.43/1,131.19 = 524.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.43x = 1,131.19 × 524.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.43x = 593,716.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,716.38/819.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.55

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