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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.78, 1,133.41 and 527.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.78, 1,133.41 and 527.07 is: 726.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.78 : 1,133.41 = 527.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.78/1,133.41 = 527.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.78x = 1,133.41 × 527.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.78x = 597,388.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,388.20/821.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.95

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