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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.27, 1,127.35 and 522.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.27, 1,127.35 and 522.20 is: 720.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.27 : 1,127.35 = 522.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.27/1,127.35 = 522.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.27x = 1,127.35 × 522.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.27x = 588,702.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,702.17/817.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.33

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