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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.11, 1,131.11 and 525.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.11, 1,131.11 and 525.40 is: 724.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.11 : 1,131.11 = 525.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.11/1,131.11 = 525.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.11x = 1,131.11 × 525.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.11x = 594,282.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,282.57/820.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.64

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