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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.57, 1,130.76 and 504.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.57, 1,130.76 and 504.87 is: 696.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.57 : 1,130.76 = 504.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.57/1,130.76 = 504.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.57x = 1,130.76 × 504.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.57x = 570,886.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,886.80/819.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.57

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