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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.66, 1,133.96 and 527.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.66, 1,133.96 and 527.41 is: 726.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.66 : 1,133.96 = 527.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.66/1,133.96 = 527.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.66x = 1,133.96 × 527.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.66x = 598,061.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,061.84/822.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.99

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