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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.95, 1,132.38 and 526.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.95, 1,132.38 and 526.70 is: 725.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.95 : 1,132.38 = 526.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.95/1,132.38 = 526.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.95x = 1,132.38 × 526.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.95x = 596,427.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,427.38/821.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.63

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