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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.06, 1,133.82 and 526.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.06, 1,133.82 and 526.84 is: 727.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.06 : 1,133.82 = 526.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.06/1,133.82 = 526.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.06x = 1,133.82 × 526.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.06x = 597,337.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,337.98/821.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.52

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