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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.01, 1,125.53 and 521.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.01, 1,125.53 and 521.15 is: 718.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.01 : 1,125.53 = 521.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.01/1,125.53 = 521.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.01x = 1,125.53 × 521.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.01x = 586,570.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,570.01/816.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.83

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