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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.51, 1,130.84 and 504.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.51, 1,130.84 and 504.73 is: 696.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.51 : 1,130.84 = 504.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.51/1,130.84 = 504.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.51x = 1,130.84 × 504.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.51x = 570,763.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,763.22/819.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.47

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