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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.11, 1,135.69 and 528.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.11, 1,135.69 and 528.78 is: 729.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.11 : 1,135.69 = 528.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.11/1,135.69 = 528.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.11x = 1,135.69 × 528.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.11x = 600,530.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,530.16/823.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.59

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