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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.67, 1,127.90 and 522.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.67, 1,127.90 and 522.94 is: 721.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.67 : 1,127.90 = 522.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.67/1,127.90 = 522.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.67x = 1,127.90 × 522.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.67x = 589,824.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,824.03/817.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.35

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