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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.48, 1,135.88 and 528.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.48, 1,135.88 and 528.64 is: 729.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.48 : 1,135.88 = 528.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.48/1,135.88 = 528.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.48x = 1,135.88 × 528.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.48x = 600,471.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,471.60/823.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.19

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