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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.72, 1,131.54 and 525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.72, 1,131.54 and 525.16 is: 724.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.72 : 1,131.54 = 525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.72/1,131.54 = 525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.72x = 1,131.54 × 525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.72x = 594,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,239.55/819.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.93

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