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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.44, 1,131.62 and 526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.44, 1,131.62 and 526.08 is: 725.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.44 : 1,131.62 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.44/1,131.62 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.44x = 1,131.62 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.44x = 595,322.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,322.65/820.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.61

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