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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.98, 1,216.48 and 522.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.98, 1,216.48 and 522.62 is: 783.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.98 : 1,216.48 = 522.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.98/1,216.48 = 522.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.98x = 1,216.48 × 522.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.98x = 635,756.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,756.78/810.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.94

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