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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.36, 1,132.83 and 526.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.36, 1,132.83 and 526.65 is: 726.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.36 : 1,132.83 = 526.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.36/1,132.83 = 526.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.36x = 1,132.83 × 526.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.36x = 596,604.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,604.92/821.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.37

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