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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.44, 1,141.32 and 533.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.44, 1,141.32 and 533.08 is: 735.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.44 : 1,141.32 = 533.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.44/1,141.32 = 533.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.44x = 1,141.32 × 533.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.44x = 608,414.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,414.87/827.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.30

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