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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.52, 1,143.36 and 689.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.52, 1,143.36 and 689.28 is: 952.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.52 : 1,143.36 = 689.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.52/1,143.36 = 689.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.52x = 1,143.36 × 689.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.52x = 788,095.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,095.18/827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.36

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