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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.16, 1,133.20 and 526.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.16, 1,133.20 and 526.82 is: 727.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.16 : 1,133.20 = 526.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.16/1,133.20 = 526.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.16x = 1,133.20 × 526.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.16x = 596,993.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,993.94/821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.02

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