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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.59, 1,135.79 and 528.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.59, 1,135.79 and 528.02 is: 729.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.59 : 1,135.79 = 528.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.59/1,135.79 = 528.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.59x = 1,135.79 × 528.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.59x = 599,711.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,711.52/822.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.06

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