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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.16, 1,134.78 and 528.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.16, 1,134.78 and 528.20 is: 728.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.16 : 1,134.78 = 528.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.16/1,134.78 = 528.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.16x = 1,134.78 × 528.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.16x = 599,390.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,390.80/823.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.16

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