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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.35, 1,136.03 and 529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.35, 1,136.03 and 529.02 is: 729.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.35 : 1,136.03 = 529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.35/1,136.03 = 529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.35x = 1,136.03 × 529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.35x = 600,979.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,979.95/823.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.92

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