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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.08, 1,131.28 and 525.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.08, 1,131.28 and 525.24 is: 724.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.08 : 1,131.28 = 525.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.08/1,131.28 = 525.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.08x = 1,131.28 × 525.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.08x = 594,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,193.51/820.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.56

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