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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.08, 1,133.82 and 523.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.08, 1,133.82 and 523.40 is: 721.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.08 : 1,133.82 = 523.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.08/1,133.82 = 523.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.08x = 1,133.82 × 523.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.08x = 593,435.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,435.72/822.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.87

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