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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.67, 1,136.12 and 528.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.67, 1,136.12 and 528.47 is: 728.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.67 : 1,136.12 = 528.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.67/1,136.12 = 528.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.67x = 1,136.12 × 528.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.67x = 600,405.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,405.34/823.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.94

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