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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816, 1,224 and 528.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816, 1,224 and 528.06 is: 792.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816 : 1,224 = 528.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816/1,224 = 528.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816x = 1,224 × 528.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816x = 646,345.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,345.44/816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.09

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