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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.85, 1,132.53 and 525.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.85, 1,132.53 and 525.61 is: 725.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.85 : 1,132.53 = 525.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.85/1,132.53 = 525.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.85x = 1,132.53 × 525.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.85x = 595,263.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,263.43/820.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.18

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