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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.52, 1,134.96 and 527.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.52, 1,134.96 and 527.82 is: 728.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.52 : 1,134.96 = 527.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.52/1,134.96 = 527.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.52x = 1,134.96 × 527.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.52x = 599,054.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,054.59/822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.32

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