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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.88, 1,133.97 and 527.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.88, 1,133.97 and 527.55 is: 727.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.88 : 1,133.97 = 527.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.88/1,133.97 = 527.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.88x = 1,133.97 × 527.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.88x = 598,225.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,225.87/821.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.87

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