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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.05, 1,133.05 and 526.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.05, 1,133.05 and 526.49 is: 726.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.05 : 1,133.05 = 526.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.05/1,133.05 = 526.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.05x = 1,133.05 × 526.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.05x = 596,539.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,539.49/821.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.56

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