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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.03, 1,140.66 and 528.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.03, 1,140.66 and 528.37 is: 728.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.03 : 1,140.66 = 528.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.03/1,140.66 = 528.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.03x = 1,140.66 × 528.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.03x = 602,687.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,687.67/827.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.74

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