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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.80, 1,133.76 and 527.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.80, 1,133.76 and 527.02 is: 727.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.80 : 1,133.76 = 527.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.80/1,133.76 = 527.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.80x = 1,133.76 × 527.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.80x = 597,514.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,514.20/821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.08

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