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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.85, 1,133.96 and 527.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.85, 1,133.96 and 527.52 is: 727.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.85 : 1,133.96 = 527.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.85/1,133.96 = 527.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.85x = 1,133.96 × 527.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.85x = 598,183.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,183.94/821.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.85

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