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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.53, 1,223.74 and 523.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.53, 1,223.74 and 523.92 is: 785.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.53 : 1,223.74 = 523.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.53/1,223.74 = 523.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.53x = 1,223.74 × 523.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.53x = 641,141.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,141.86/816.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.20

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