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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.82, 1,134.27 and 527.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.82, 1,134.27 and 527.46 is: 728.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.82 : 1,134.27 = 527.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.82/1,134.27 = 527.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.82x = 1,134.27 × 527.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.82x = 598,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,282.05/821.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.00

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