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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.80, 1,131.36 and 525.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.80, 1,131.36 and 525.04 is: 724.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.80 : 1,131.36 = 525.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.80/1,131.36 = 525.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.80x = 1,131.36 × 525.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.80x = 594,009.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,009.25/819.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.58

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