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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.57, 1,142.55 and 533.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.57, 1,142.55 and 533.36 is: 736.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.57 : 1,142.55 = 533.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.57/1,142.55 = 533.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.57x = 1,142.55 × 533.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.57x = 609,382.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,382.09/827.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.36

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