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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.34, 1,131.66 and 525.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.34, 1,131.66 and 525.50 is: 724.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.34 : 1,131.66 = 525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.34/1,131.66 = 525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.34x = 1,131.66 × 525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.34x = 594,687.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,687.33/820.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.93

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