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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.84, 1,135.86 and 528.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.84, 1,135.86 and 528.58 is: 728.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.84 : 1,135.86 = 528.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.84/1,135.86 = 528.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.84x = 1,135.86 × 528.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.84x = 600,392.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,392.88/823.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.77

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