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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828, 1,142.12 and 548.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828, 1,142.12 and 548.16 is: 756.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828 : 1,142.12 = 548.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828/1,142.12 = 548.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828x = 1,142.12 × 548.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828x = 626,064.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,064.50/828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.12

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