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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.16, 1,132.58 and 525.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.16, 1,132.58 and 525.94 is: 726.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.16 : 1,132.58 = 525.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.16/1,132.58 = 525.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.16x = 1,132.58 × 525.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.16x = 595,669.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,669.13/820.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.28

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