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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.14, 1,132.18 and 525.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.14, 1,132.18 and 525.59 is: 725.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.14 : 1,132.18 = 525.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.14/1,132.18 = 525.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.14x = 1,132.18 × 525.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.14x = 595,056.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,056.83/820.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.56

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