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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.01, 1,127.64 and 522.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.01, 1,127.64 and 522.21 is: 720.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.01 : 1,127.64 = 522.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.01/1,127.64 = 522.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.01x = 1,127.64 × 522.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.01x = 588,864.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,864.88/817.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.76

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