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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.68, 1,141.17 and 528.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.68, 1,141.17 and 528.33 is: 729.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.68 : 1,141.17 = 528.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.68/1,141.17 = 528.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.68x = 1,141.17 × 528.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.68x = 602,914.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,914.35/826.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.32

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