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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.16, 1,134.58 and 527.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.16, 1,134.58 and 527.82 is: 728.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.16 : 1,134.58 = 527.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.16/1,134.58 = 527.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.16x = 1,134.58 × 527.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.16x = 598,854.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,854.02/822.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.39

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