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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.03, 1,142.05 and 529.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.03, 1,142.05 and 529.37 is: 730.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.03 : 1,142.05 = 529.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.03/1,142.05 = 529.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.03x = 1,142.05 × 529.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.03x = 604,567.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,567.01/828.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.13

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