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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.84, 1,141.92 and 533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.84, 1,141.92 and 533.28 is: 735.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.84 : 1,141.92 = 533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.84/1,141.92 = 533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.84x = 1,141.92 × 533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.84x = 608,963.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,963.10/827.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.60

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