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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.67, 1,137.50 and 529.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.67, 1,137.50 and 529.47 is: 730.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.67 : 1,137.50 = 529.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.67/1,137.50 = 529.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.67x = 1,137.50 × 529.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.67x = 602,272.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,272.13/824.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.32

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