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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.38, 1,139.47 and 527.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.38, 1,139.47 and 527.22 is: 726.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.38 : 1,139.47 = 527.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.38/1,139.47 = 527.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.38x = 1,139.47 × 527.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.38x = 600,748.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,748.74/826.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.97

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