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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.16, 1,134.29 and 527.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.16, 1,134.29 and 527.59 is: 727.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.16 : 1,134.29 = 527.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.16/1,134.29 = 527.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.16x = 1,134.29 × 527.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.16x = 598,437.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,437.42/822.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.88

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