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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.16, 1,132.68 and 526.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.16, 1,132.68 and 526.80 is: 726.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.16 : 1,132.68 = 526.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.16/1,132.68 = 526.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.16x = 1,132.68 × 526.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.16x = 596,695.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,695.82/821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.65

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