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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.85, 1,137.87 and 529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.85, 1,137.87 and 529.56 is: 730.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.85 : 1,137.87 = 529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.85/1,137.87 = 529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.85x = 1,137.87 × 529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.85x = 602,570.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,570.44/824.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.52

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