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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.74, 1,216.11 and 522.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.74, 1,216.11 and 522.38 is: 783.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.74 : 1,216.11 = 522.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.74/1,216.11 = 522.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.74x = 1,216.11 × 522.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.74x = 635,265.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,265.46/810.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.57

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