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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.08, 1,125.84 and 521.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.08, 1,125.84 and 521.28 is: 719.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.08 : 1,125.84 = 521.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.08/1,125.84 = 521.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.08x = 1,125.84 × 521.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.08x = 586,877.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,877.88/816.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.14

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