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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.02, 1,143.11 and 579.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.02, 1,143.11 and 579.55 is: 800.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.02 : 1,143.11 = 579.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.02/1,143.11 = 579.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.02x = 1,143.11 × 579.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.02x = 662,489.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,489.40/828.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.09

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