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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.02, 1,132.68 and 526.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.02, 1,132.68 and 526.18 is: 725.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.02 : 1,132.68 = 526.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.02/1,132.68 = 526.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.02x = 1,132.68 × 526.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.02x = 595,993.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,993.56/821.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.92

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