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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.59, 1,130.85 and 525.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.59, 1,130.85 and 525.35 is: 723.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.59 : 1,130.85 = 525.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.59/1,130.85 = 525.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.59x = 1,130.85 × 525.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.59x = 594,092.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,092.05/820.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.98

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