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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.77, 1,216.58 and 522.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.77, 1,216.58 and 522.69 is: 783.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.77 : 1,216.58 = 522.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.77/1,216.58 = 522.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.77x = 1,216.58 × 522.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.77x = 635,891.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,891.59/811.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.34

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