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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.36, 1,136.61 and 525.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.36, 1,136.61 and 525.01 is: 724.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.36 : 1,136.61 = 525.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.36/1,136.61 = 525.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.36x = 1,136.61 × 525.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.36x = 596,736.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,736.74/823.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.75

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