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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.15, 1,125.93 and 521.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.15, 1,125.93 and 521.24 is: 719.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.15 : 1,125.93 = 521.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.15/1,125.93 = 521.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.15x = 1,125.93 × 521.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.15x = 586,874.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,874.12/816.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.08

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