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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828, 1,141.56 and 533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828, 1,141.56 and 533.28 is: 735.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828 : 1,141.56 = 533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828/1,141.56 = 533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828x = 1,141.56 × 533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828x = 608,771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,771.12/828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.23

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