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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.06, 1,135.81 and 528.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.06, 1,135.81 and 528.32 is: 729.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.06 : 1,135.81 = 528.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.06/1,135.81 = 528.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.06x = 1,135.81 × 528.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.06x = 600,071.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,071.14/823.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.07

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