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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.57, 1,129.43 and 524.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.57, 1,129.43 and 524.33 is: 722.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.57 : 1,129.43 = 524.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.57/1,129.43 = 524.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.57x = 1,129.43 × 524.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.57x = 592,185.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,185.76/819.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.56

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