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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.59, 1,131.64 and 525.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.59, 1,131.64 and 525.02 is: 724.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.59 : 1,131.64 = 525.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.59/1,131.64 = 525.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.59x = 1,131.64 × 525.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.59x = 594,126.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,126.66/819.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.91

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