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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.32, 1,135.56 and 528.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.32, 1,135.56 and 528.36 is: 728.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.32 : 1,135.56 = 528.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.32/1,135.56 = 528.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.32x = 1,135.56 × 528.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.32x = 599,984.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,984.48/823.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.74

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