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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.02, 1,142.65 and 533.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.02, 1,142.65 and 533.29 is: 735.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.02 : 1,142.65 = 533.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.02/1,142.65 = 533.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.02x = 1,142.65 × 533.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.02x = 609,363.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,363.82/828.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.93

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