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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.46, 1,130.69 and 504.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.46, 1,130.69 and 504.78 is: 696.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.46 : 1,130.69 = 504.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.46/1,130.69 = 504.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.46x = 1,130.69 × 504.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.46x = 570,746.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,746.72/819.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.49

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