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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.24, 1,126.32 and 517.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.24, 1,126.32 and 517.12 is: 713.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.24 : 1,126.32 = 517.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.24/1,126.32 = 517.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.24x = 1,126.32 × 517.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.24x = 582,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,442.60/816.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.57

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