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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.45, 1,132.96 and 526.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.45, 1,132.96 and 526.75 is: 726.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.45 : 1,132.96 = 526.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.45/1,132.96 = 526.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.45x = 1,132.96 × 526.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.45x = 596,786.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,786.68/821.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.50

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