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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.56, 1,125.28 and 521.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.56, 1,125.28 and 521.32 is: 718.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.56 : 1,125.28 = 521.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.56/1,125.28 = 521.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.56x = 1,125.28 × 521.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.56x = 586,628.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,628.81/816.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.41

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