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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.96, 1,132.02 and 525.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.96, 1,132.02 and 525.68 is: 725.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.96 : 1,132.02 = 525.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.96/1,132.02 = 525.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.96x = 1,132.02 × 525.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.96x = 595,080.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,080.27/819.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.74

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