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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.97, 1,133.71 and 526.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.97, 1,133.71 and 526.76 is: 727.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.97 : 1,133.71 = 526.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.97/1,133.71 = 526.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.97x = 1,133.71 × 526.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.97x = 597,187.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,187.41/820.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.42

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