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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.84, 1,136.72 and 529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.84, 1,136.72 and 529.20 is: 730.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.84 : 1,136.72 = 529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.84/1,136.72 = 529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.84x = 1,136.72 × 529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.84x = 601,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,552.22/823.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.18

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