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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820, 1,130.80 and 525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820, 1,130.80 and 525.16 is: 724.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820 : 1,130.80 = 525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820/1,130.80 = 525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820x = 1,130.80 × 525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820x = 593,850.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,850.93/820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.21

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