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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.31, 1,136.56 and 528.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.31, 1,136.56 and 528.75 is: 729.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.31 : 1,136.56 = 528.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.31/1,136.56 = 528.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.31x = 1,136.56 × 528.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.31x = 600,957.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,957.48/823.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.92

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