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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.95, 1,130.89 and 525.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.95, 1,130.89 and 525.24 is: 724.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.95 : 1,130.89 = 525.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.95/1,130.89 = 525.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.95x = 1,130.89 × 525.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.95x = 593,992.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,992.58/819.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.43

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