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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.95, 1,132.27 and 526.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.95, 1,132.27 and 526.25 is: 725.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.95 : 1,132.27 = 526.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.95/1,132.27 = 526.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.95x = 1,132.27 × 526.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.95x = 595,851.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,851.43/820.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.81

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