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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828, 1,243.08 and 572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828, 1,243.08 and 572.04 is: 858.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828 : 1,243.08 = 572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828/1,243.08 = 572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828x = 1,243.08 × 572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828x = 711,091.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,091.48/828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.81

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