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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.93, 1,133.70 and 527.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.93, 1,133.70 and 527.55 is: 727.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.93 : 1,133.70 = 527.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.93/1,133.70 = 527.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.93x = 1,133.70 × 527.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.93x = 598,083.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,083.44/821.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.66

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