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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.27, 1,128.26 and 523.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.27, 1,128.26 and 523.03 is: 722.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.27 : 1,128.26 = 523.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.27/1,128.26 = 523.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.27x = 1,128.26 × 523.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.27x = 590,113.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,113.83/817.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.05

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