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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.48, 1,126.16 and 521.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.48, 1,126.16 and 521.44 is: 719.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.48 : 1,126.16 = 521.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.48/1,126.16 = 521.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.48x = 1,126.16 × 521.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.48x = 587,224.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,224.87/816.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.22

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