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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.22, 1,133.44 and 526.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.22, 1,133.44 and 526.48 is: 726.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.22 : 1,133.44 = 526.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.22/1,133.44 = 526.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.22x = 1,133.44 × 526.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.22x = 596,733.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,733.49/821.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.64

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