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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.32, 1,135.96 and 528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.32, 1,135.96 and 528.48 is: 729.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.32 : 1,135.96 = 528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.32/1,135.96 = 528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.32x = 1,135.96 × 528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.32x = 600,332.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,332.14/823.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.16

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