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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.43, 1,137.15 and 530.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.43, 1,137.15 and 530.05 is: 731.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.43 : 1,137.15 = 530.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.43/1,137.15 = 530.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.43x = 1,137.15 × 530.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.43x = 602,746.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,746.36/824.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.11

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