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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.90, 1,134.80 and 524.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.90, 1,134.80 and 524.06 is: 722.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.90 : 1,134.80 = 524.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.90/1,134.80 = 524.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.90x = 1,134.80 × 524.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.90x = 594,697.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,697.61/822.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.69

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