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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.06, 1,132.07 and 525.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.06, 1,132.07 and 525.50 is: 725.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.06 : 1,132.07 = 525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.06/1,132.07 = 525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.06x = 1,132.07 × 525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.06x = 594,894.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,894.50/820.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.43

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