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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.16, 1,125.24 and 520.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.16, 1,125.24 and 520.92 is: 718.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.16 : 1,125.24 = 520.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.16/1,125.24 = 520.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.16x = 1,125.24 × 520.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.16x = 586,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,154.39/816.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.19

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