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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.92, 1,126.86 and 522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.92, 1,126.86 and 522.08 is: 720.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.92 : 1,126.86 = 522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.92/1,126.86 = 522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.92x = 1,126.86 × 522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.92x = 588,311.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,311.07/816.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.16

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