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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.13, 1,136.43 and 528.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.13, 1,136.43 and 528.91 is: 730.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.13 : 1,136.43 = 528.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.13/1,136.43 = 528.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.13x = 1,136.43 × 528.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.13x = 601,066.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,066.35/823.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.22

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