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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821, 1,132.18 and 526.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821, 1,132.18 and 526.16 is: 725.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821 : 1,132.18 = 526.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821/1,132.18 = 526.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821x = 1,132.18 × 526.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821x = 595,707.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,707.83/821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.59

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