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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.52, 1,130.94 and 525.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.52, 1,130.94 and 525.10 is: 724.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.52 : 1,130.94 = 525.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.52/1,130.94 = 525.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.52x = 1,130.94 × 525.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.52x = 593,856.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,856.59/819.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.64

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