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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.92, 1,142.06 and 528.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.92, 1,142.06 and 528.62 is: 729.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.92 : 1,142.06 = 528.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.92/1,142.06 = 528.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.92x = 1,142.06 × 528.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.92x = 603,715.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,715.76/827.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.20

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