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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.86, 1,131.09 and 525.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.86, 1,131.09 and 525.29 is: 724.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.86 : 1,131.09 = 525.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.86/1,131.09 = 525.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.86x = 1,131.09 × 525.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.86x = 594,144.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,144.61/819.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.69

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