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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.30, 1,134.44 and 527.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.30, 1,134.44 and 527.52 is: 727.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.30 : 1,134.44 = 527.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.30/1,134.44 = 527.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.30x = 1,134.44 × 527.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.30x = 598,439.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,439.79/822.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.76

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