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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.42, 1,126.12 and 522.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.42, 1,126.12 and 522.06 is: 720.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.42 : 1,126.12 = 522.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.42/1,126.12 = 522.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.42x = 1,126.12 × 522.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.42x = 587,902.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,902.21/816.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.10

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