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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.15, 1,133.83 and 526.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.15, 1,133.83 and 526.92 is: 727.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.15 : 1,133.83 = 526.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.15/1,133.83 = 526.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.15x = 1,133.83 × 526.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.15x = 597,437.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,437.70/821.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.56

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