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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.98, 1,137.18 and 529.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.98, 1,137.18 and 529.95 is: 731.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.98 : 1,137.18 = 529.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.98/1,137.18 = 529.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.98x = 1,137.18 × 529.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.98x = 602,648.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,648.54/823.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.39

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