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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.52, 1,222.32 and 527.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.52, 1,222.32 and 527.34 is: 789.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.52 : 1,222.32 = 527.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.52/1,222.32 = 527.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.52x = 1,222.32 × 527.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.52x = 644,578.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,578.23/816.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.42

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