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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.89, 1,132.38 and 525.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.89, 1,132.38 and 525.83 is: 725.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.89 : 1,132.38 = 525.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.89/1,132.38 = 525.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.89x = 1,132.38 × 525.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.89x = 595,433.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,433.71/820.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.35

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