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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.92, 1,132.36 and 526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.92, 1,132.36 and 526.08 is: 725.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.92 : 1,132.36 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.92/1,132.36 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.92x = 1,132.36 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.92x = 595,711.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,711.95/820.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.66

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