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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.75, 1,133.82 and 527.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.75, 1,133.82 and 527.51 is: 726.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.75 : 1,133.82 = 527.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.75/1,133.82 = 527.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.75x = 1,133.82 × 527.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.75x = 598,095.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,095.72/822.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.95

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