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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.66, 1,132.58 and 526.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.66, 1,132.58 and 526.41 is: 725.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.66 : 1,132.58 = 526.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.66/1,132.58 = 526.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.66x = 1,132.58 × 526.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.66x = 596,202.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,202.75/821.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.61

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