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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.08, 1,143.12 and 608.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.08, 1,143.12 and 608.72 is: 840.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.08 : 1,143.12 = 608.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.08/1,143.12 = 608.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.08x = 1,143.12 × 608.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.08x = 695,840.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,840.01/828.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.31

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