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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.32, 1,136.28 and 528.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.32, 1,136.28 and 528.66 is: 729.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.32 : 1,136.28 = 528.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.32/1,136.28 = 528.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.32x = 1,136.28 × 528.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.32x = 600,705.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,705.78/823.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.61

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