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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.44, 1,132.86 and 526.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.44, 1,132.86 and 526.60 is: 726.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.44 : 1,132.86 = 526.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.44/1,132.86 = 526.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.44x = 1,132.86 × 526.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.44x = 596,564.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,564.08/821.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.24

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