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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828, 1,141.47 and 591.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828, 1,141.47 and 591.89 is: 815.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828 : 1,141.47 = 591.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828/1,141.47 = 591.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828x = 1,141.47 × 591.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828x = 675,618.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,618.97/828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.96

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