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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.72, 1,126.46 and 521.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.72, 1,126.46 and 521.72 is: 719.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.72 : 1,126.46 = 521.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.72/1,126.46 = 521.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.72x = 1,126.46 × 521.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.72x = 587,696.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,696.71/816.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.58

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