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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.90, 1,136.18 and 525.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.90, 1,136.18 and 525.06 is: 724.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.90 : 1,136.18 = 525.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.90/1,136.18 = 525.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.90x = 1,136.18 × 525.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.90x = 596,562.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,562.67/823.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.07

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