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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.11, 1,132.49 and 526.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.11, 1,132.49 and 526.40 is: 726.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.11 : 1,132.49 = 526.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.11/1,132.49 = 526.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.11x = 1,132.49 × 526.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.11x = 596,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,140.10/821.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.02

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