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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.96, 1,140.58 and 528.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.96, 1,140.58 and 528.30 is: 728.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.96 : 1,140.58 = 528.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.96/1,140.58 = 528.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.96x = 1,140.58 × 528.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.96x = 602,568.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,568.41/826.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.65

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