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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.62, 1,133.83 and 526.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.62, 1,133.83 and 526.89 is: 727.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.62 : 1,133.83 = 526.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.62/1,133.83 = 526.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.62x = 1,133.83 × 526.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.62x = 597,398.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,398.02/821.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.10

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