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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.76, 1,130.96 and 504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.76, 1,130.96 and 504.96 is: 696.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.76 : 1,130.96 = 504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.76/1,130.96 = 504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.76x = 1,130.96 × 504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.76x = 571,089.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,089.56/819.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.65

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