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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.62, 1,132.61 and 526.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.62, 1,132.61 and 526.01 is: 725.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.62 : 1,132.61 = 526.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.62/1,132.61 = 526.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.62x = 1,132.61 × 526.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.62x = 595,755.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,755.89/820.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.98

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