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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.98, 1,126.88 and 522.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.98, 1,126.88 and 522.11 is: 720.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.98 : 1,126.88 = 522.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.98/1,126.88 = 522.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.98x = 1,126.88 × 522.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.98x = 588,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,355.52/816.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.16

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