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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.67, 1,127.37 and 522.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.67, 1,127.37 and 522.34 is: 721.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.67 : 1,127.37 = 522.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.67/1,127.37 = 522.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.67x = 1,127.37 × 522.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.67x = 588,870.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,870.45/816.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.06

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