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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.04, 1,126.51 and 521.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.04, 1,126.51 and 521.71 is: 720.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.04 : 1,126.51 = 521.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.04/1,126.51 = 521.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.04x = 1,126.51 × 521.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.04x = 587,707.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,707.41/816.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.19

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