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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.52, 1,134.24 and 526.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.52, 1,134.24 and 526.92 is: 727.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.52 : 1,134.24 = 526.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.52/1,134.24 = 526.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.52x = 1,134.24 × 526.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.52x = 597,653.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,653.74/821.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.50

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