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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.52, 1,132.32 and 526.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.52, 1,132.32 and 526.10 is: 726.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.52 : 1,132.32 = 526.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.52/1,132.32 = 526.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.52x = 1,132.32 × 526.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.52x = 595,713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,713.55/820.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.02

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