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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.79, 1,131 and 525.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.79, 1,131 and 525.01 is: 724.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.79 : 1,131 = 525.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.79/1,131 = 525.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.79x = 1,131 × 525.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.79x = 593,786.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,786.31/819.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.32

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