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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.26, 1,131.96 and 525.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.26, 1,131.96 and 525.70 is: 725.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.26 : 1,131.96 = 525.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.26/1,131.96 = 525.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.26x = 1,131.96 × 525.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.26x = 595,070.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,070.84/820.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.47

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