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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.36, 1,131.96 and 525.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.36, 1,131.96 and 525.57 is: 725.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.36 : 1,131.96 = 525.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.36/1,131.96 = 525.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.36x = 1,131.96 × 525.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.36x = 594,924.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,924.22/820.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.20

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