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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.86, 1,135.41 and 528.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.86, 1,135.41 and 528.07 is: 728.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.86 : 1,135.41 = 528.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.86/1,135.41 = 528.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.86x = 1,135.41 × 528.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.86x = 599,575.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,575.96/822.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.65

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