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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.45, 1,129.46 and 524.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.45, 1,129.46 and 524.25 is: 722.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.45 : 1,129.46 = 524.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.45/1,129.46 = 524.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.45x = 1,129.46 × 524.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.45x = 592,116.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,116.78/819.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.58

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