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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.34, 1,131.03 and 525.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.34, 1,131.03 and 525.11 is: 723.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.34 : 1,131.03 = 525.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.34/1,131.03 = 525.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.34x = 1,131.03 × 525.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.34x = 593,915.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,915.16/820.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.99

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