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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.08, 1,133.08 and 526.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.08, 1,133.08 and 526.34 is: 726.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.08 : 1,133.08 = 526.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.08/1,133.08 = 526.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.08x = 1,133.08 × 526.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.08x = 596,389.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,389.83/821.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.35

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