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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.63, 1,130.85 and 525.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.63, 1,130.85 and 525.18 is: 724.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.63 : 1,130.85 = 525.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.63/1,130.85 = 525.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.63x = 1,130.85 × 525.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.63x = 593,899.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,899.80/819.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.60

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