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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.81, 1,133.58 and 527.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.81, 1,133.58 and 527.27 is: 727.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.81 : 1,133.58 = 527.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.81/1,133.58 = 527.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.81x = 1,133.58 × 527.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.81x = 597,702.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,702.73/821.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.30

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