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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.68, 1,133.93 and 526.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.68, 1,133.93 and 526.95 is: 727.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.68 : 1,133.93 = 526.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.68/1,133.93 = 526.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.68x = 1,133.93 × 526.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.68x = 597,525.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,525.73/821.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.20

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