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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.41, 1,130.59 and 525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.41, 1,130.59 and 525.16 is: 723.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.41 : 1,130.59 = 525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.41/1,130.59 = 525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.41x = 1,130.59 × 525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.41x = 593,742.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,742.71/820.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.72

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