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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.18, 1,133.23 and 526.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.18, 1,133.23 and 526.62 is: 726.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.18 : 1,133.23 = 526.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.18/1,133.23 = 526.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.18x = 1,133.23 × 526.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.18x = 596,773.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,773.28/821.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.73

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