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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.93, 1,132.88 and 526.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.93, 1,132.88 and 526.37 is: 726.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.93 : 1,132.88 = 526.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.93/1,132.88 = 526.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.93x = 1,132.88 × 526.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.93x = 596,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,308.38/820.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.39

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