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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.04, 1,134.53 and 527.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.04, 1,134.53 and 527.38 is: 727.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.04 : 1,134.53 = 527.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.04/1,134.53 = 527.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.04x = 1,134.53 × 527.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.04x = 598,328.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,328.43/822.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.86

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