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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.82, 1,130.95 and 504.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.82, 1,130.95 and 504.82 is: 696.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.82 : 1,130.95 = 504.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.82/1,130.95 = 504.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.82x = 1,130.95 × 504.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.82x = 570,926.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,926.18/819.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.40

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