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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.91, 1,142.78 and 533.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.91, 1,142.78 and 533.97 is: 737.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.91 : 1,142.78 = 533.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.91/1,142.78 = 533.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.91x = 1,142.78 × 533.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.91x = 610,207.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,207.57/827.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.05

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