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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.03, 1,133.79 and 526.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.03, 1,133.79 and 526.81 is: 727.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.03 : 1,133.79 = 526.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.03/1,133.79 = 526.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.03x = 1,133.79 × 526.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.03x = 597,295.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,295.30/821.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.49

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