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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.29, 1,132.11 and 525.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.29, 1,132.11 and 525.63 is: 725.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.29 : 1,132.11 = 525.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.29/1,132.11 = 525.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.29x = 1,132.11 × 525.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.29x = 595,070.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,070.98/820.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.44

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