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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.01, 1,142.26 and 595.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.01, 1,142.26 and 595.27 is: 821.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.01 : 1,142.26 = 595.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.01/1,142.26 = 595.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.01x = 1,142.26 × 595.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.01x = 679,953.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,953.11/828.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.19

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