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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.22, 1,136.97 and 525.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.22, 1,136.97 and 525.42 is: 724.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.22 : 1,136.97 = 525.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.22/1,136.97 = 525.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.22x = 1,136.97 × 525.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.22x = 597,386.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,386.78/824.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.79

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