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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.23, 1,136.06 and 528.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.23, 1,136.06 and 528.50 is: 729.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.23 : 1,136.06 = 528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.23/1,136.06 = 528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.23x = 1,136.06 × 528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.23x = 600,399.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,399.39/823.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.32

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