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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.83, 1,131.12 and 505.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.83, 1,131.12 and 505.14 is: 696.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.83 : 1,131.12 = 505.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.83/1,131.12 = 505.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.83x = 1,131.12 × 505.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.83x = 571,373.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,373.78/819.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.95

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