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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.67, 1,136.72 and 529.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.67, 1,136.72 and 529.03 is: 730.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.67 : 1,136.72 = 529.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.67/1,136.72 = 529.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.67x = 1,136.72 × 529.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.67x = 601,350.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,350.65/823.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.09

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