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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.01, 1,135.53 and 528.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.01, 1,135.53 and 528.39 is: 729.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.01 : 1,135.53 = 528.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.01/1,135.53 = 528.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.01x = 1,135.53 × 528.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.01x = 600,002.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,002.70/823.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.04

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