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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.70, 1,136.70 and 529.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.70, 1,136.70 and 529.08 is: 730.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.70 : 1,136.70 = 529.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.70/1,136.70 = 529.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.70x = 1,136.70 × 529.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.70x = 601,405.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,405.24/823.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.13

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