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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.27, 1,131.86 and 525.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.27, 1,131.86 and 525.56 is: 725.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.27 : 1,131.86 = 525.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.27/1,131.86 = 525.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.27x = 1,131.86 × 525.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.27x = 594,864.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,864.49/820.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.21

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