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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.70, 1,132.56 and 526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.70, 1,132.56 and 526.50 is: 725.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.70 : 1,132.56 = 526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.70/1,132.56 = 526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.70x = 1,132.56 × 526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.70x = 596,292.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,292.84/821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.68

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