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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.11, 1,134.31 and 527.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.11, 1,134.31 and 527.78 is: 728.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.11 : 1,134.31 = 527.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.11/1,134.31 = 527.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.11x = 1,134.31 × 527.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.11x = 598,662.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,662.26/822.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.20

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