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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.48, 1,130.82 and 524.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.48, 1,130.82 and 524.82 is: 724.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.48 : 1,130.82 = 524.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.48/1,130.82 = 524.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.48x = 1,130.82 × 524.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.48x = 593,476.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,476.95/819.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.21

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