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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.22, 1,125.77 and 532.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.22, 1,125.77 and 532.70 is: 734.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.22 : 1,125.77 = 532.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.22/1,125.77 = 532.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.22x = 1,125.77 × 532.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.22x = 599,697.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,697.68/816.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.73

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