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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.20, 1,136.01 and 528.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.20, 1,136.01 and 528.58 is: 729.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.20 : 1,136.01 = 528.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.20/1,136.01 = 528.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.20x = 1,136.01 × 528.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.20x = 600,472.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,472.17/823.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.44

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