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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.75, 1,133.33 and 526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.75, 1,133.33 and 526.50 is: 726.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.75 : 1,133.33 = 526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.75/1,133.33 = 526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.75x = 1,133.33 × 526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.75x = 596,695.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,695.61/821.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.13

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