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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.48, 1,134.50 and 527.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.48, 1,134.50 and 527.64 is: 727.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.48 : 1,134.50 = 527.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.48/1,134.50 = 527.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.48x = 1,134.50 × 527.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.48x = 598,607.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,607.58/822.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.81

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