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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.42, 1,135.78 and 528.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.42, 1,135.78 and 528.22 is: 728.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.42 : 1,135.78 = 528.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.42/1,135.78 = 528.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.42x = 1,135.78 × 528.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.42x = 599,941.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,941.71/823.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.60

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