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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.51, 1,134.96 and 528.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.51, 1,134.96 and 528.18 is: 728.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.51 : 1,134.96 = 528.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.51/1,134.96 = 528.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.51x = 1,134.96 × 528.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.51x = 599,456.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,456.99/822.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.81

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