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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.52, 1,135.62 and 527.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.52, 1,135.62 and 527.92 is: 728.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.52 : 1,135.62 = 527.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.52/1,135.62 = 527.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.52x = 1,135.62 × 527.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.52x = 599,516.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,516.51/822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.88

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