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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.85, 1,135.21 and 528.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.85, 1,135.21 and 528.28 is: 728.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.85 : 1,135.21 = 528.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.85/1,135.21 = 528.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.85x = 1,135.21 × 528.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.85x = 599,708.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,708.74/822.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.82

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