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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.72, 1,127.84 and 522.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.72, 1,127.84 and 522.68 is: 721.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.72 : 1,127.84 = 522.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.72/1,127.84 = 522.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.72x = 1,127.84 × 522.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.72x = 589,499.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,499.41/816.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.79

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