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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.55, 1,126.85 and 522.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.55, 1,126.85 and 522.32 is: 720.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.55 : 1,126.85 = 522.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.55/1,126.85 = 522.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.55x = 1,126.85 × 522.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.55x = 588,568.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,568.05/816.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.80

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