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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.82, 1,137.33 and 529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.82, 1,137.33 and 529.68 is: 730.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.82 : 1,137.33 = 529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.82/1,137.33 = 529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.82x = 1,137.33 × 529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.82x = 602,420.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,420.95/824.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.37

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