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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.67, 1,142.03 and 532.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.67, 1,142.03 and 532.90 is: 735.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.67 : 1,142.03 = 532.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.67/1,142.03 = 532.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.67x = 1,142.03 × 532.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.67x = 608,587.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,587.79/827.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.30

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