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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.81, 1,134.85 and 524.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.81, 1,134.85 and 524.11 is: 722.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.81 : 1,134.85 = 524.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.81/1,134.85 = 524.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.81x = 1,134.85 × 524.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.81x = 594,782.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,782.86/822.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.87

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