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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.56, 1,136.64 and 528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.56, 1,136.64 and 528.96 is: 730.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.56 : 1,136.64 = 528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.56/1,136.64 = 528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.56x = 1,136.64 × 528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.56x = 601,237.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,237.09/823.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.05

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