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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.31, 1,136.05 and 528.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.31, 1,136.05 and 528.97 is: 729.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.31 : 1,136.05 = 528.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.31/1,136.05 = 528.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.31x = 1,136.05 × 528.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.31x = 600,936.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,936.37/823.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.90

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