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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.86, 1,126.90 and 522.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.86, 1,126.90 and 522.02 is: 720.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.86 : 1,126.90 = 522.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.86/1,126.90 = 522.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.86x = 1,126.90 × 522.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.86x = 588,264.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,264.34/816.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.15

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