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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.40, 1,135.49 and 524.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.40, 1,135.49 and 524.55 is: 723.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.40 : 1,135.49 = 524.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.40/1,135.49 = 524.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.40x = 1,135.49 × 524.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.40x = 595,621.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,621.28/823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.37

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