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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.80, 1,136.52 and 529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.80, 1,136.52 and 529.02 is: 729.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.80 : 1,136.52 = 529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.80/1,136.52 = 529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.80x = 1,136.52 × 529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.80x = 601,241.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,241.81/823.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.84

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