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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.08, 1,126.95 and 521.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.08, 1,126.95 and 521.96 is: 720.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.08 : 1,126.95 = 521.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.08/1,126.95 = 521.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.08x = 1,126.95 × 521.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.08x = 588,222.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,222.82/816.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.79

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