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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.86, 1,132.42 and 526.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.86, 1,132.42 and 526.02 is: 725.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.86 : 1,132.42 = 526.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.86/1,132.42 = 526.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.86x = 1,132.42 × 526.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.86x = 595,675.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,675.57/820.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.67

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