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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.83, 1,133.92 and 527.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.83, 1,133.92 and 527.50 is: 727.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.83 : 1,133.92 = 527.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.83/1,133.92 = 527.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.83x = 1,133.92 × 527.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.83x = 598,139.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,139.98/821.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.82

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