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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.04, 1,126.26 and 521.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.04, 1,126.26 and 521.46 is: 719.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.04 : 1,126.26 = 521.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.04/1,126.26 = 521.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.04x = 1,126.26 × 521.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.04x = 587,299.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,299.54/816.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.69

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