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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.96, 1,137.83 and 526.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.96, 1,137.83 and 526.30 is: 725.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.96 : 1,137.83 = 526.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.96/1,137.83 = 526.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.96x = 1,137.83 × 526.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.96x = 598,834.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,834.45/824.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.89

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