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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.94, 1,142.01 and 533.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.94, 1,142.01 and 533.58 is: 735.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.94 : 1,142.01 = 533.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.94/1,142.01 = 533.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.94x = 1,142.01 × 533.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.94x = 609,353.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,353.70/827.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.99

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