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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.46, 1,132.22 and 525.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.46, 1,132.22 and 525.66 is: 725.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.46 : 1,132.22 = 525.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.46/1,132.22 = 525.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.46x = 1,132.22 × 525.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.46x = 595,162.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,162.77/820.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.40

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