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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.28, 1,126.62 and 533.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.28, 1,126.62 and 533.06 is: 735.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.28 : 1,126.62 = 533.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.28/1,126.62 = 533.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.28x = 1,126.62 × 533.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.28x = 600,556.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,556.06/816.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.72

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