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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.98, 1,223.37 and 524.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.98, 1,223.37 and 524.79 is: 785.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.98 : 1,223.37 = 524.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.98/1,223.37 = 524.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.98x = 1,223.37 × 524.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.98x = 642,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,012.34/816.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.84

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