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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.52, 1,135.68 and 528.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.52, 1,135.68 and 528.32 is: 728.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.52 : 1,135.68 = 528.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.52/1,135.68 = 528.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.52x = 1,135.68 × 528.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.52x = 600,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,002.46/823.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.58

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