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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.77, 1,127.15 and 522.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.77, 1,127.15 and 522.35 is: 720.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.77 : 1,127.15 = 522.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.77/1,127.15 = 522.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.77x = 1,127.15 × 522.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.77x = 588,764.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,764.19/816.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.84

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