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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.31, 1,133.51 and 526.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.31, 1,133.51 and 526.47 is: 726.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.31 : 1,133.51 = 526.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.31/1,133.51 = 526.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.31x = 1,133.51 × 526.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.31x = 596,759.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,759.01/821.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.59

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