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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.35, 1,135.98 and 528.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.35, 1,135.98 and 528.11 is: 728.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.35 : 1,135.98 = 528.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.35/1,135.98 = 528.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.35x = 1,135.98 × 528.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.35x = 599,922.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,922.40/823.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.64

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