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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.70, 1,131.92 and 525.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.70, 1,131.92 and 525.99 is: 725.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.70 : 1,131.92 = 525.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.70/1,131.92 = 525.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.70x = 1,131.92 × 525.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.70x = 595,385.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,385.15/820.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.46

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