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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.68, 1,133.10 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.68, 1,133.10 and 526.32 is: 726.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.68 : 1,133.10 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.68/1,133.10 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.68x = 1,133.10 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.68x = 596,373.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,373.19/820.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.68

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