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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.67, 1,134.10 and 526.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.67, 1,134.10 and 526.89 is: 727.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.67 : 1,134.10 = 526.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.67/1,134.10 = 526.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.67x = 1,134.10 × 526.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.67x = 597,545.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,545.95/821.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.23

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