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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.67, 1,135.48 and 527.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.67, 1,135.48 and 527.89 is: 728.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.67 : 1,135.48 = 527.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.67/1,135.48 = 527.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.67x = 1,135.48 × 527.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.67x = 599,408.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,408.54/822.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.61

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