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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.77, 1,130.81 and 524.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.77, 1,130.81 and 524.70 is: 723.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.77 : 1,130.81 = 524.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.77/1,130.81 = 524.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.77x = 1,130.81 × 524.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.77x = 593,333.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,333.38/819.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.78

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