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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.32, 1,136.72 and 529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.32, 1,136.72 and 529.60 is: 730.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.32 : 1,136.72 = 529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.32/1,136.72 = 529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.32x = 1,136.72 × 529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.32x = 602,006.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,006.91/824.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.31

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