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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.20, 1,127.11 and 521.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.20, 1,127.11 and 521.99 is: 720.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.20 : 1,127.11 = 521.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.20/1,127.11 = 521.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.20x = 1,127.11 × 521.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.20x = 588,333.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,333.78/816.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.82

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