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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.91, 1,131.23 and 505.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.91, 1,131.23 and 505.22 is: 697.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.91 : 1,131.23 = 505.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.91/1,131.23 = 505.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.91x = 1,131.23 × 505.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.91x = 571,520.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,520.02/819.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.06

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