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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.41, 1,127.49 and 523.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.41, 1,127.49 and 523.05 is: 721.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.41 : 1,127.49 = 523.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.41/1,127.49 = 523.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.41x = 1,127.49 × 523.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.41x = 589,733.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,733.64/817.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.47

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