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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.37, 1,127.55 and 522.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.37, 1,127.55 and 522.33 is: 720.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.37 : 1,127.55 = 522.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.37/1,127.55 = 522.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.37x = 1,127.55 × 522.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.37x = 588,953.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,953.19/817.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.55

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