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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.67, 1,137.04 and 525.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.67, 1,137.04 and 525.32 is: 725.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.67 : 1,137.04 = 525.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.67/1,137.04 = 525.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.67x = 1,137.04 × 525.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.67x = 597,312.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,312.78/823.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.18

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