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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.71, 1,132.44 and 525.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.71, 1,132.44 and 525.92 is: 725.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.71 : 1,132.44 = 525.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.71/1,132.44 = 525.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.71x = 1,132.44 × 525.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.71x = 595,572.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,572.84/820.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.68

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