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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.15, 1,134.81 and 527.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.15, 1,134.81 and 527.51 is: 728.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.15 : 1,134.81 = 527.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.15/1,134.81 = 527.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.15x = 1,134.81 × 527.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.15x = 598,626.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,626.46/822.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.12

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