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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.90, 1,130.61 and 524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.90, 1,130.61 and 524.64 is: 723.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.90 : 1,130.61 = 524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.90/1,130.61 = 524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.90x = 1,130.61 × 524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.90x = 593,163.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,163.23/819.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.46

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