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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.96, 1,142.76 and 529.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.96, 1,142.76 and 529.04 is: 730.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.96 : 1,142.76 = 529.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.96/1,142.76 = 529.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.96x = 1,142.76 × 529.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.96x = 604,565.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,565.75/827.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.19

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