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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.95, 1,133.65 and 527.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.95, 1,133.65 and 527.24 is: 727.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.95 : 1,133.65 = 527.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.95/1,133.65 = 527.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.95x = 1,133.65 × 527.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.95x = 597,705.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,705.63/821.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.18

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