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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.85, 1,132.45 and 526.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.85, 1,132.45 and 526.28 is: 726.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.85 : 1,132.45 = 526.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.85/1,132.45 = 526.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.85x = 1,132.45 × 526.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.85x = 595,978.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,978.81/820.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.06

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