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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.55, 1,133.75 and 527.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.55, 1,133.75 and 527.32 is: 727.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.55 : 1,133.75 = 527.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.55/1,133.75 = 527.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.55x = 1,133.75 × 527.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.55x = 597,840.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,840.74/821.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.70

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