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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.02, 1,135.44 and 528.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.02, 1,135.44 and 528.18 is: 728.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.02 : 1,135.44 = 528.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.02/1,135.44 = 528.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.02x = 1,135.44 × 528.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.02x = 599,716.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,716.70/823.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.68

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