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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.44, 1,130.24 and 525.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.44, 1,130.24 and 525.08 is: 724.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.44 : 1,130.24 = 525.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.44/1,130.24 = 525.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.44x = 1,130.24 × 525.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.44x = 593,466.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,466.42/819.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.23

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