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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.95, 1,135.03 and 528.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.95, 1,135.03 and 528.24 is: 728.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.95 : 1,135.03 = 528.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.95/1,135.03 = 528.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.95x = 1,135.03 × 528.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.95x = 599,568.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,568.25/822.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.56

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