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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.49, 1,136.58 and 524.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.49, 1,136.58 and 524.54 is: 723.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.49 : 1,136.58 = 524.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.49/1,136.58 = 524.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.49x = 1,136.58 × 524.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.49x = 596,181.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,181.67/823.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.97

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