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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.97, 1,135.10 and 527.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.97, 1,135.10 and 527.76 is: 728.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.97 : 1,135.10 = 527.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.97/1,135.10 = 527.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.97x = 1,135.10 × 527.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.97x = 599,057.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,057.74/821.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.81

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