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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.26, 1,135.99 and 528.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.26, 1,135.99 and 528.93 is: 729.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.26 : 1,135.99 = 528.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.26/1,135.99 = 528.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.26x = 1,135.99 × 528.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.26x = 600,853.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,853.51/823.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.85

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