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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.52, 1,132.92 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.52, 1,132.92 and 526.32 is: 725.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.52 : 1,132.92 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.52/1,132.92 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.52x = 1,132.92 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.52x = 596,278.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,278.45/821.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.82

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