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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.96, 1,136.44 and 528.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.96, 1,136.44 and 528.74 is: 730.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.96 : 1,136.44 = 528.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.96/1,136.44 = 528.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.96x = 1,136.44 × 528.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.96x = 600,882.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,882.87/822.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.15

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