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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.81, 1,130.82 and 525.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.81, 1,130.82 and 525.27 is: 724.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.81 : 1,130.82 = 525.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.81/1,130.82 = 525.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.81x = 1,130.82 × 525.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.81x = 593,985.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,985.82/819.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.54

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