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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.66, 1,129.95 and 524.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.66, 1,129.95 and 524.70 is: 723.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.66 : 1,129.95 = 524.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.66/1,129.95 = 524.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.66x = 1,129.95 × 524.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.66x = 592,884.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,884.77/819.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.33

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