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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.42, 1,127.50 and 523.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.42, 1,127.50 and 523.06 is: 721.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.42 : 1,127.50 = 523.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.42/1,127.50 = 523.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.42x = 1,127.50 × 523.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.42x = 589,750.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,750.15/817.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.48

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