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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.77, 1,136.43 and 528.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.77, 1,136.43 and 528.93 is: 729.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.77 : 1,136.43 = 528.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.77/1,136.43 = 528.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.77x = 1,136.43 × 528.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.77x = 601,091.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,091.92/823.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.68

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