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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.41, 1,133.62 and 527.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.41, 1,133.62 and 527.16 is: 726.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.41 : 1,133.62 = 527.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.41/1,133.62 = 527.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.41x = 1,133.62 × 527.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.41x = 597,597.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,597.80/822.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.65

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