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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.77, 1,134.04 and 527.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.77, 1,134.04 and 527.03 is: 727.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.77 : 1,134.04 = 527.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.77/1,134.04 = 527.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.77x = 1,134.04 × 527.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.77x = 597,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,674.62/821.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.30

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