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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.45, 1,131.58 and 525.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.45, 1,131.58 and 525.75 is: 725.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.45 : 1,131.58 = 525.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.45/1,131.58 = 525.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.45x = 1,131.58 × 525.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.45x = 594,922.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,922.53/820.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.12

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