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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.05, 1,131.69 and 525.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.05, 1,131.69 and 525.34 is: 724.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.05 : 1,131.69 = 525.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.05/1,131.69 = 525.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.05x = 1,131.69 × 525.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.05x = 594,522.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,522.02/820.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.98

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