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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.04, 1,135.26 and 527.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.04, 1,135.26 and 527.84 is: 728.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.04 : 1,135.26 = 527.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.04/1,135.26 = 527.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.04x = 1,135.26 × 527.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.04x = 599,235.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,235.64/823.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.08

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