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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.04, 1,141.86 and 517

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.04, 1,141.86 and 517 is: 712.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.04 : 1,141.86 = 517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.04/1,141.86 = 517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.04x = 1,141.86 × 517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.04x = 590,341.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,341.62/828.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.94

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