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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.57, 1,142.81 and 533.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.57, 1,142.81 and 533.35 is: 736.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.57 : 1,142.81 = 533.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.57/1,142.81 = 533.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.57x = 1,142.81 × 533.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.57x = 609,517.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,517.71/827.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.51

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