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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.44, 1,133.60 and 526.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.44, 1,133.60 and 526.91 is: 727.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.44 : 1,133.60 = 526.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.44/1,133.60 = 526.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.44x = 1,133.60 × 526.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.44x = 597,296.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,296.87/821.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.13

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