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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.67, 1,130.60 and 525.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.67, 1,130.60 and 525.30 is: 724.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.67 : 1,130.60 = 525.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.67/1,130.60 = 525.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.67x = 1,130.60 × 525.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.67x = 593,904.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,904.18/819.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.56

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