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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.16, 1,216.80 and 522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.16, 1,216.80 and 522.72 is: 783.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.16 : 1,216.80 = 522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.16/1,216.80 = 522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.16x = 1,216.80 × 522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.16x = 636,045.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,045.70/812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.15

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