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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.43, 1,130.16 and 520.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.43, 1,130.16 and 520.54 is: 717.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.43 : 1,130.16 = 520.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.43/1,130.16 = 520.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.43x = 1,130.16 × 520.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.43x = 588,293.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,293.49/819.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.93

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