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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.92, 1,133.34 and 522.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.92, 1,133.34 and 522.64 is: 720.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.92 : 1,133.34 = 522.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.92/1,133.34 = 522.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.92x = 1,133.34 × 522.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.92x = 592,328.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,328.82/821.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.66

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