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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.23, 1,132.66 and 526.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.23, 1,132.66 and 526.53 is: 726.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.23 : 1,132.66 = 526.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.23/1,132.66 = 526.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.23x = 1,132.66 × 526.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.23x = 596,379.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,379.47/821.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.20

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