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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.85, 1,127.23 and 522.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.85, 1,127.23 and 522.19 is: 720.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.85 : 1,127.23 = 522.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.85/1,127.23 = 522.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.85x = 1,127.23 × 522.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.85x = 588,628.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,628.23/816.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.61

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