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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.96, 1,128.29 and 523.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.96, 1,128.29 and 523.12 is: 721.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.96 : 1,128.29 = 523.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.96/1,128.29 = 523.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.96x = 1,128.29 × 523.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.96x = 590,231.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,231.06/817.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.59

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