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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.85, 1,135.29 and 527.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.85, 1,135.29 and 527.61 is: 727.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.85 : 1,135.29 = 527.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.85/1,135.29 = 527.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.85x = 1,135.29 × 527.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.85x = 598,990.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,990.36/822.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.95

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