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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.98, 1,131.05 and 525.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.98, 1,131.05 and 525.14 is: 724.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.98 : 1,131.05 = 525.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.98/1,131.05 = 525.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.98x = 1,131.05 × 525.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.98x = 593,959.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,959.60/819.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.36

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