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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.39, 1,135.83 and 528.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.39, 1,135.83 and 528.33 is: 728.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.39 : 1,135.83 = 528.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.39/1,135.83 = 528.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.39x = 1,135.83 × 528.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.39x = 600,093.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,093.06/823.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.81

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