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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.47, 1,130.37 and 524.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.47, 1,130.37 and 524.63 is: 723.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.47 : 1,130.37 = 524.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.47/1,130.37 = 524.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.47x = 1,130.37 × 524.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.47x = 593,026.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,026.01/819.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.67

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