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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.96, 1,127.34 and 522.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.96, 1,127.34 and 522.48 is: 720.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.96 : 1,127.34 = 522.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.96/1,127.34 = 522.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.96x = 1,127.34 × 522.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.96x = 589,012.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,012.60/816.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.98

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