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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.89, 1,128.43 and 523.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.89, 1,128.43 and 523.14 is: 721.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.89 : 1,128.43 = 523.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.89/1,128.43 = 523.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.89x = 1,128.43 × 523.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.89x = 590,326.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,326.87/817.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.77

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