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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.50, 1,130.72 and 525.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.50, 1,130.72 and 525.26 is: 723.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.50 : 1,130.72 = 525.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.50/1,130.72 = 525.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.50x = 1,130.72 × 525.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.50x = 593,913.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,913.71/820.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.84

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